Highland Park High School student dies of suicide in New Jersey

An ongoing investigation is underway following an unconfirmed incident at Highland Park High School in Highland Park, NJ. The incident, tragically involving a student, occurred outside the school premises on Wednesday morning before the school day commenced, according to the Highland Park Public Schools district. Specific details about the incident have not been disclosed.

Preliminary reports suggest the loss of a student due to suicide, although the school has yet to confirm these reports officially. Law enforcement authorities have responded to the scene, aiming to delve into the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event. Detectives are actively engaged in the investigation to uncover the sequence of events leading to the student’s tragic decision.

Superintendent Kristina Nicosia has communicated with the community, announcing the availability of counseling services for students and staff. Additionally, contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-TALK) has been shared to provide support.

Highland Park High School is a comprehensive public high school in Middlesex County, serving grades nine through twelve. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools since 1940, the school enrolls approximately 488 students and employs 44 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. Among the enrolled students, 25.2% are eligible for free lunch, while 3.9% qualify for reduced-cost lunch.

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