How to Apply

Admissions Criteria

Consideration for the 2025-2026 school year will be based on the following:

  • A 3.0 GPA (B average) or above is required from BOTH the current school year and last school year. Students must their upload report cards on their application. Accepted materials include full page report cards/transcripts that are clear, legible and have the student’s name listed on the document.
  • Attendance record (no more than 10 unexcused absences or 10 tardies in the previous school year is required)
  • A Clean Disciplinary Record
  • NBOE High School Entrance Exam – administered in February 2025 (does not apply during post enrollment)
  • New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) – Math & English Language Arts. A score of ‘proficient’ or ‘advanced proficient’ is required on both the NJSLA-Math and NJSLA-ELA exams. Private school applicants should also demonstrate proficiency on their most recent standardized tests.
  • Interview & written assessment
  • Teacher recommendations are optional (see template)

Upon submission of these documents you will be contacted for an interview and written assessment if the above listed criteria is met.

Sophomore & junior transfers and students with IEPs are welcome to apply. Please note, we do not accept transfers into 12th grade/senior year.

Please visit our NPS website for more information on how to apply:

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