C+
Average
68/100

Montclair High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 100 CHESTNUT ST, Montclair, NJ 07042
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 75% · Math 17% proficient · 50th percentile in New Jersey
Graduation
B
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

68
Repit Score
out of 100
1,961
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$31K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%50/100reading 78th percentile, math 23rd percentile among New Jersey high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%59/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (+18 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−30 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+0 pts vs. state avg 92%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%35%reading +21 pts, math -9 pts67th percentile (list)
Black47%3%reading +7 pts, math -19 pts48th percentile (list)
Hispanic65%30%reading +21 pts, math +9 pts76th percentile (list)
Asian90%—reading +5 pts88th percentile (list)
Multiracial85%—reading +20 pts90th percentile (list)
Low-income37%15%reading -4 pts, math -7 pts41st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 100 CHESTNUT ST
City Montclair
ZIP Code 07042
District 3410560
NCES School ID 341056002166
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07042

Understanding the community around Montclair High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $130,329
Per Capita Income $81,771
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 58.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.8%
High School or Higher 97.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $673,900
Median Rent $1,956
Owner-Occupied 51.2%
Renter-Occupied 48.8%
View full data for ZIP 07042 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Montclair High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 49.3%
Black 23.1%
Hispanic/Latino 15.0%
Two or More Races 6.8%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,961
Teachers (FTE) 145.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Montclair High School?
Montclair High School has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Montclair High School?
Montclair High School has 1,961 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Montclair High School serve?
Montclair High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Montclair High School receive per student?
Montclair High School receives $31,159 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Montclair High School in 07042 ▼
Avg Home Value
$961,161
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,952
1-Year Change
+10.4%
% Renters
48.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026