This reflects the rich cultural diversity of our population. Many ethnic groups are represented here. We have scholars, artists, professionals and many other talented and energetic people who live in Highland Park. It s a fascinating mix and so enriching to the community. A lot of people are attracted to Highland Park because of this diversity.
People come here because of the strength of community and the schools.
The Highland Park public school system includes a pre-K to grade 2 school, a grade 3 to 6 school, a middle school for students in grades 7 and 8, and a high school. The middle school and high school are located in separate wings of one building, with students sharing core facilities such as the auditorium and cafeteria. The school district has an enrollment of 1,623 students. We ve had less of a population explosion than most schools because most of the land in Highland Park is developed, says Laura Scott, assistant superintendent of the Highland Park school district. According to the latest data from the New Jersey State Report Card, Highland Park students rated No. 1 in the county for their combined SAT score of 1,142.