North Hunterdon High School has earned reaccreditation through 2030 by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools, a worldwide leader in accreditation and continuous school improvement.
“Middle States accreditation validates that our school meets internationally recognized standards of quality. It also affirms that a school represents itself honestly in its stated mission and values. We at North Hunterdon are focused on continuous growth and improvement,” said Dr. Greg Cottrell, Principal of North Hunterdon High School. “We are proud to have earned reaccreditation and to be part of the Middle States network. The Sustaining Excellence protocol through which North achieved reaccreditation is centered around Social Emotional Learning and building a culture of belonging. We look forward to continuing this work with our administrators, teachers, parents and entire school community to provide high quality education for all students.”
The accreditation process begins with a 12-18 month comprehensive self-study that is conducted by the school or school system and requires input from school leaders, teachers, parents and students. Following the self-study, a team of volunteer educators from Middle States member schools conducts a peer review.
The visiting team makes its recommendation to the Middle States Association Commissions, which votes on the accreditation.
“The Middle States accreditation process advances school evolution,” said Christian Talbot, president of MSA-CESS. “Middle States accredited schools are part of a powerful network of innovative and skilled educators from around the globe committed to preparing students to contribute to the common good, to be purposeful citizens, and to live fulfilling lives.”
North Hunterdon High School was founded in 1951. North Hunterdon High School is a comprehensive secondary (grades 9-12) school with a student population of 1,488 (403 in the current senior class). These numbers do not include 137 Hunterdon County Vocational School District academy students (including 21 seniors) who attend North Hunterdon for all academic courses. The faculty numbers 135, approximately 63% with advanced degrees. The current certified staff-to-student ratio is 11 to 1. In 2018, North Hunterdon was ranked 34th out of 337 for the top high schools in the state of New Jersey by “New Jersey Monthly Magazine.”
About Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)
Based in Philadelphia, the Middle States Association is the worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement. Since 1887, Middle States has been helping school leaders establish and reach their goals, develop strategic plans, promote staff development, and advance student achievement. With more than 2,700 accredited schools and school systems in nearly 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and in over 110 countries, Middle States is proud of its continuing legacy and its ongoing innovations to meet the challenges of improving education in the 21st century. For more information visit www.msa-cess.org.
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