Serving 357 students in grades 9-12, Belvidere High School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belvidere High School's student population of 357 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belvidere High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belvidere High School is 0.27, 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
#1343 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
9%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
85%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Belvidere High School's ranking?
Belvidere High School is ranked #1343 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Belvidere High School often compared to?
Belvidere High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hackettstown High School, North Warren Regional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belvidere High School?
The graduation rate of Belvidere High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Belvidere High School?
357 students attend Belvidere High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Belvidere High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belvidere High School?
Belvidere High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belvidere High School offer ?
Belvidere High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Belvidere High School part of?
Belvidere High School is part of Belvidere School District.
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