Cedar Grove High School

90 Rugby Road

School District

Cedar Grove Township
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

School Map for Cedar Grove Township School District

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Reviews

Submitted by other on July 25, 2020

Great friendly staff! Handle bad situations well
Submitted by parent on December 24, 2019

If any issues whether it be with an IEP, bullying, etc are brought to the attention of the administration, no solutions are provided. What you will get is a myriad of excuses and generic answers. No accountability on their part, ever.
Submitted by other on September 21, 2019

Pros: The small size is incredible, I knew everyone in my grade (and pretty much every other grade) and all of the staff even those who I did not have classes with. It made the school feel safe and homey. The superintendent (the principal when I was there) clearly wants to improve the school and has already made amazing strides, so the school has a bright future. Some of the best memories and friends I have are from this school. I love that the special education department is improving rapidly (despite what other reviews may say). If you're just entering or you're a parent bringing their child never having known what it used to be you may just look and see that it's not perfect but having seen it in the past and then again now (and also working in special education) it's pretty impressive how far they've come and how dedicated they are to improving it more and how they're really invested in the children who do need accommodations. The staff is amazingly accessible whether it be in person, over the phone, or e-mail. Since everyone knows everyone it really feels like you can talk to the teachers about anything and go to them for help as a student and they're equally willing to problem solve and be open for the parents. There are many clubs and activities to fit all niches. Staff are willing to discuss college at great lengths and help students with their college essays. Also they have block scheduling so you take 8 classes but you only go to 6 each day, allowing for more focused classes and breaks from a class when they sometimes feel necessary. Fantastic art program! (I'm genuinely not artistic at all and I still thought the teachers and classes were amazing in that department) Small building, easy to navigate. Cons: College readiness is the biggest con, they discuss applications and transitions tons which is great but I still was very alarmed when I got to college and had to learn to research, study, and cite in formats other than APA. Not a large variety of AP classes at all. Public speaking and life skills could really be improved. There is no diversity, but that's the whole town there's not much the school can do about that. Tenure seems to turn some teachers into babysitters who don't care while some amazing teachers I had got fired because they were new and we had budget cuts. May feel isolating at first to people who weren't in CG K-8.
Submitted by student on December 18, 2018

The school lacks diversity, and, along with the town as a whole, is comprised of extremely conservative views among students as well as some staff.
Submitted by parent on December 29, 2015

Good teachers! Excellent principal! Many choices and great music program! Love the town and the school!
Submitted by other on June 25, 2015

You get out of school what you put into it. If you work hard you will do well. Teachers give extra help before or after school or at lunchtime if you ask. Entire school has only about 500 pupils and very safe. Principal is excellent. There are a lot of AP classes available. Lots of sports and clubs there too.