Serving 1,742 students in grades 9-12, Kearny 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 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearny High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Kearny High School's student population of 1,742 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 135 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kearny 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 Kearny High School is 0.48, 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
#1393 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
66%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
29%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Kearny High School's ranking?
Kearny High School is ranked #1393 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Kearny High School often compared to?
Kearny High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearny High School?
The graduation rate of Kearny High School is 83%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kearny High School?
1,742 students attend Kearny High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Kearny High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearny High School?
Kearny High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kearny High School offer ?
Kearny High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kearny High School part of?
Kearny High School is part of Kearny School District.
School Reviews
2 11/15/2011
I hate KHS. The teachers are always on top of you, the principal is fake and all the school "spirit" is phony.
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