Bayonne High School serves 2,539 students in grades 9-12.
Bayonne High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayonne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bayonne High School's student population of 2,539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 200 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
200 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bayonne High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bayonne High School is 0.70, 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
#1191 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
36%
32%
Black
16%
15%
White
39%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Bayonne High School's ranking?
Bayonne High School is ranked #1191 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bayonne High School?
The graduation rate of Bayonne High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bayonne High School?
2,539 students attend Bayonne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Bayonne High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayonne High School?
Bayonne High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bayonne High School offer ?
Bayonne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bayonne High School part of?
Bayonne High School is part of Bayonne School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2013
I attended Bayonne High School grades 9 through 11. My senior year, my family moved to Governors Island, New York. I attended Curtis high school and graduated from there. However, my years at Bayonne High School were invaluable. I learned so much and my education has served me well throughout the years. My education afforded me the opportunity to be gainfully employed throughout my working years. I am well versed in art, literature, language and business, thanks to all the great teachers at BHS. I was blessed to have attended this school.
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