Princeton High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Princeton, New Jersey. It is part of the Princeton Public Schools district and serves all public school students in the city of Princeton. The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is accredited to the school. It offers numerous extracurricular activities and has high college readiness ratings.
Student body
Princeton High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Princeton, New Jersey. It is part Princeton Public Schools and serves all public school students. The student body is made up of both incoming freshmen and current students, and it is home to many talented and spirited young people.
The school has been a great success with its debate teams in the National Speech and Debate Association and National Catholic Forensic League. Princeton's debate group competes in three major High School Debate forms: Public Forum and Lincoln Douglas. It also participates in Congressional Debate. Some debaters qualify for national tournaments including the Tournament of Champions of the NSDA.
Extracurricular activities
Princeton High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students. These extracurricular activities are focused on academics and community service. Students can participate in a choir, dance class, National Honor Society, model UN, and intramural sports leagues. Students can also play ultimate frisbee, basketball or tennis.
Princeton High school is part of Princeton Independent School District. It is a public high school that is a member of the UIL (Unified Interscholastic League). Texas Education Agency classified the school as 5A. As of the Fall 2018 school year, Princeton High School will compete in the 5A classification. The school will be split in two schools: Lovelady High School as well as Princeton High School.
College readiness rating
Princeton High School has received a College Readiness rating from the Department of Education. The rating is based a variety measures including grade point averages, achievement tests scores, and coursework necessary to gain admission at a four–year university. These measures are not able to take into account important elements of high school life, such as student engagement and climate. The DOE's ranking also does not reflect the high number of international students attending the school.
The data is based solely on the most current cohort of graduates from this school. The data is based on students who have completed three hours of college courses and earned a college certification or degree. Data are also based on graduation rates, and the rates for free and reduced price lunch programs.
Average SAT score
Princeton High School has a high average SAT score. The perfect score is a 1600, and students attending the prestigious school have an opportunity to achieve this goal with a score of 1440 or higher. This score is sufficient to gain admission to most top schools in the country, including Ivy League ones.
This year, Princeton was ranked third in the state for the average SAT score. The average score of Princeton was 28 points higher that the 2001-02 average. This score was calculated using a test that was taken by all students at the school and 73 percent of students in the state. The top two schools were Millburn High School and Montgomery High School, with Princeton High scoring third.
Average salary for teachers
The average teacher's salary at Princeton High School was $63,320 in 2020, more than the state's average. The school has 323 employees, and the highest paying teacher earned $117,000 a year. The average teacher at the school has 10.5 years of experience. While the average teacher's salary may not be high, it is higher than the national average.
The median salary for a teacher in New Jersey was $66,117 between 2016-17. According to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDE), salaries for other teachers can range from $43,911- $105,650. However, Princeton had a median teacher's salary of $68,985 in 2011, an increase by 1.6 per cent from the previous.
FAQ
What is an Alternative School?
An alternative school is a school that offers students with learning difficulties education with the help of qualified teachers who are sensitive to their individual needs.
Alternative schools exist to offer children with special educational requirements the opportunity to learn in a normal classroom environment.
A lot of help is also available for them when they need it.
Alternative schools aren't just for those who were excluded from mainstream school.
They are open to children of all abilities and disabilities.
What amount of money can a teacher earn in early education? (earning potential)
The average salary for a teacher in early childhood is $45,000 per year.
But, salaries in certain areas are more than average. Teachers in large urban schools receive higher salaries than teachers in rural schools.
Salaries also depend upon factors such as how big the district is and whether or no teacher holds a master's/doctoral degree.
Teachers make less at first because they aren't as experienced as other college graduates. However, their salaries can rise dramatically over time.
What is homeschooling, exactly?
Homeschooling refers to a way in which children are taught at home by their parents. It's also known as home education, self-education, and home educating.
Family members who want to teach their children at home can opt for homeschooling. This allows them access to a quality education while staying at home.
The parents educate their children from birth to high school. They decide what subjects and how long they should study. Everything is learned by the student on their own.
It is up to parents when they want to teach their children. Many schools recommend that children attend classes from age four until twelve years old. However, some families prefer to wait until their children are in kindergarten before they start teaching.
You can use any number resources to help your children through the curriculum. Videos, books, websites, magazines, and even magazines can provide valuable lessons.
Many families find homeschooling works well for their busy schedules. The parents can spend more time together than traditional public school teachers.
Statistics
- Globally, in 2008, around 89% of children aged six to twelve were enrolled in primary education, and this proportion was rising. (en.wikipedia.org)
- “Children of homeowners are 116% more likely to graduate from college than children of renters of the same age, race, and income. (habitatbroward.org)
- And, within ten years of graduation, 44.1 percent of 1993 humanities graduates had written to public officials, compared to 30.1 percent of STEM majors. (bostonreview.net)
- They are also 25% more likely to graduate from high school and have higher math and reading scores, with fewer behavioral problems,” according to research at the University of Tennessee. (habitatbroward.org)
- These institutions can vary according to different contexts.[83] (en.wikipedia.org)
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Why homeschool?
There are several things you should consider when deciding whether your child will attend school at home or in a public school.
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What type of education do you want for your child? Do you want academic excellence or social skill development?
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What level of involvement do you desire to have in your child's education and learning? Is it better to be kept up-to-date about your child's activities? Would you rather keep your child informed?
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Are there special needs that your child has? What can you do to help your child with special needs?
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Are you able to manage the schedule of your child? Can you commit to teaching your child at home every day?
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What topics will you cover? Math, science, language arts, art, music, history, geography, etc. ?
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What amount of money are you able to spend on your child's education?
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Is your child old enough to start school?
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What is the best place to house your child? This means finding enough space to accommodate a classroom, and providing sufficient facilities such as bathrooms.
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What's your child's average age?
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What time does your child go to sleep?
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When does he/she wake-up?
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How long does the journey take from point A, to point B?
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Is your child's school located far from you?
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How far are you from your child’s school?
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How will you get your child from one place to another?
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What are some of the advantages of homeschooling?
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What are the drawbacks?
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Who will supervise your child when he/she is outside?
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What are your expectations of your child?
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What kind of discipline will you use?
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What curriculum would you choose?
There are many reasons that people homeschool their children. Some of them are:
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Your child may have learning disabilities that prohibit him/her attending traditional schools.
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You would like to offer your child an alternative educational system.
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You would like more flexibility with your scheduling.
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You don't want to pay high tuition fees.
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Your child is receiving an education of a higher quality than the one he/she could get in a traditional school.
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You believe you can teach your children better than any teacher in a traditional school setting.
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You don't like the way the school system works.
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The school system's rules and regulations make you feel uncomfortable.
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You want your child's work ethic to be strong.
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You want your child's freedom to choose the courses they take.
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Your child deserves individual attention.
Other benefits of homeschooling include the following:
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There's no need to be concerned about books, uniforms pencils, paper or supplies.
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You can tailor your child's education to suit his/her interests.
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Homeschooling allows parents to spend quality time with their kids.
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Students who are homeschooled tend to learn more quickly than peers because they don't have to be distracted by their peers.
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Homeschoolers often score higher on standardized tests.
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Homeschool families tends to be happier overall.
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Homeschool students are less likely not to drop out.