History

     Cranford High School was established as a four-year institution in 1902. Before that time, it had been a three-year and a two-year high school. For a number of years only the college preparatory course was offered; however, in 1918 the business education course was added. Since then, the curriculum has undergone several changes.

     Originally, the school occupied the second and third floors of Grant School. In 1914 it was moved to the then new Cleveland School. With the growth of the community, and increased enrollments, that building in time became inadequate.

     In January, 1938, the high school moved to its present building. This move enabled the school to expand its facilities and offerings in several departments - art, business education, English, home and industrial arts, health, language, mathematics, music, science, and physical education.

     For a number of years the school functioned as a six-year high school, grades 7 through 12. It was organized as a two-year senior high school, grades 11 and 12 until the completion of the additions to the building in 1973. Beginning in September, 1979 Cranford High School returned to being a four-year school.

     The school is approved by the New Jersey State Department of Education and enjoys full certification privileges. Graduates have been admitted to the finest colleges and universities in the country. Others have made their mark in the business world and in other fields.

     Through its high scholastic and co-curricular standing, the school has maintained membership in the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools since 1928.