Montclair High School
Reported Enrollment
1,968
students
District
Montclair Public School District
County Context Score
68/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
100 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ, 07042
School District
Montclair Public School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 341056002166
- District ID
- 3410560
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,968 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Montclair High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Essex County has 246 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 11 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Montclair High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Montclair Public School District, Essex County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Montclair High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Montclair Public School District.
1,968 students
Montclair High School reports 1,968 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 40 other high schools in Essex County with enrollment data, 36 report fewer students and 4 report more. The peer median is 651 students.
41 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 665 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
11 district schools
Montclair Public School District lists 7 primary, 3 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
7
Middle
3
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside Montclair Public School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is Montclair High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Montclair Public School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Montclair High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Montclair High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Montclair High School with nearby schools?
Montclair High School should be compared with 41 high schools in Essex County, plus other schools in Montclair Public School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Montclair High School?
Before using Montclair High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Montclair Public School District.
Part of Montclair Public School District
Montclair High School is one of 11 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 6,122 students across 11 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
11
Reported Enrollment
6,122
11 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Bradford Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Edgemont Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Glenfield Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Hillside Elementary School3–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Buzz Aldrin Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Nishuane Elementary SchoolPK–2 · PrimaryListed only
- Northeast Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Watchung Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Charles H. Bullock SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Columbia High School
Bloomfield High School
Livingston High School
West Orange High School
East Orange Campus High School
Essex County Schools
County Context Score
68/100
County-level composite across 246 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.