Belvidere High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Belvidere, in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Belvidere School District.
Serving 303 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belvidere High School's student population of 303 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Colors
White, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Rankings
Belvidere High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belvidere High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1699 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
79%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1699 out of 2,184 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 85%.
How many students attend Belvidere High School?
303 students attend Belvidere High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Belvidere High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belvidere High School?
Belvidere High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belvidere High School offer ?
Belvidere High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belvidere High School part of?
Belvidere High School is part of Belvidere School District.
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