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 318 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 36%). 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% 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
Top Rankings
Belvidere High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Belvidere High School's student population of 318 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Colors
White, Scarlet
School Rankings
Belvidere High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 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
#1654 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
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
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
12%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
79%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belvidere High School's ranking?
Belvidere High School is ranked #1654 out of 2,201 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 36% 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?
318 students attend Belvidere High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Belvidere High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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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