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The Hopewell Valley Central High School credo is that the school is a “high-performing, high-achieving school with a soul.” HVCHS encourages and fosters partnerships between teachers, students, parents, and the community. The Municipal Alliance and Healthy Communities/Healthy Youth play a key role in the “Culture of Respect.” Students are involved in service organizations with community outreach programs.
Hopewell Valley Central High School provides a curriculum that is broad, diversified and comprehensive, allowing students to structure their own challenges. HVCHS encourages high expectations and achievement.
The Class of 2010's average SAT scores of 582 Mathematics, 567 in Verbal and 556 on the Essay were significantly higher than state averages (of 520/496/499). The Class of 2010 SAT participation rate of 85% reflects an inclusive approach to testing. On Advanced Placement (AP) exams, 410 students took 20 different exams, with 90.7% of those exams receiving 3 or better (out of 5); 33.1% of juniors and seniors took AP exams, vs. a statewide average of 19.9%.
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