Back to School: Education 2012: Top New Jersey High Schools
Just in time for back-to-school, we present our 2012 list of the best public high schools in New Jersey.
Posted August 13, 2012 by Ken Schlager, Amanda Staab
Glen Rock, which moves from number 28 in 2010 to number 4 this year.
Ridgewood dropped from 20th to 28th
For the first time since 2008, a new number 1 tops the New Jersey Monthly list of the state’s Top 100 Public High Schools. New Providence High School in Union County ascends to the summit of the rankings, up from number 5 on the previous list (published in September 2010). In fact, a number of high schools make significant moves up—or down—the list, which is based on data reported by the schools to the Department of Education for the 2010-2011 school year. (https://njmonthly.com/articles/towns_and_schools/2012-top-high-schools-methodology.html)
Some of the biggest moves are fueled in part by New Jersey’s use of a new graduation-rate calculation. In the past, our rankings distinguished between students going on to four-year colleges, two-year colleges and other postsecondary schools. The data for students going to four-year colleges was given extra weight, making it a potent driver of the results. This year’s rankings use the new four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, introduced by New Jersey in 2011, as mandated by the federal government.
https://njmonthly.com/articles/towns_and_schools/top-new-jersey-high-schools-2012-.html
looks like the”shit” math didn’t help much
It is time that the Ridgewood schools realized that they need to offer a good education to ALL students. In the HS the teachers are not creative and they do as they please. Some students are engaged in class and the others are allowed to drift away. Teachers don’t need to be entertainers but they should at least try to be engaging.
How about a more integrated approach to teaching. Maybe the History, English and possible science classes could try to link concepts. Teach common themes to reinforce the subject matter.
How about all sports teams do not leave the school till after 9th period. Coaches (who are also teachers) and students are always leaving early for games. Make them stay in school! Kids are missing review sessions for sports! If an 8th period teacher coaches one – or more – sports, your student is losing out. That teacher is leaving early on a regular basis. After the final varsity lax game last year my son’s teacher called in sick the next day. My son explained that the teacher had been out late. Great example for the kids – it is ok to take a day off from work after a celebration.