Serving 381 students in grades 9-12, Bard Early College High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bard Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bard Early College High School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bard Early College High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bard Early College High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#955 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
26%
32%
Black
69%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bard Early College High School's ranking?
Bard Early College High School is ranked #955 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bard Early College High School often compared to?
Bard Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arts High School, Science Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bard Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Bard Early College High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bard Early College High School?
381 students attend Bard Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bard Early College High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bard Early College High School?
Bard Early College High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bard Early College High School offer ?
Bard Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bard Early College High School part of?
Bard Early College High School is part of Newark Public School District.
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