Serving 653 students in grades 9-12, Henry P. Becton Regional 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% (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 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry P. Becton Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Henry P. Becton Regional High School's student population of 653 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry P. Becton Regional 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 Henry P. Becton Regional High School is 0.66, 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
#1039 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
36%
32%
Black
8%
15%
White
44%
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
21%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry P. Becton Regional High School's ranking?
Henry P. Becton Regional High School is ranked #1039 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Henry P. Becton Regional High School often compared to?
Henry P. Becton Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro, Hackensack High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% 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 Henry P. Becton Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Henry P. Becton Regional High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Henry P. Becton Regional High School?
653 students attend Henry P. Becton Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Henry P. Becton Regional High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry P. Becton Regional High School?
Henry P. Becton Regional High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Henry P. Becton Regional High School offer ?
Henry P. Becton Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Henry P. Becton Regional High School part of?
Henry P. Becton Regional High School is part of Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District.
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