Bernards High School

25 Olcott Avenue
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 797 students in grades 9-12, Bernards High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 797 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bernards High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Bernards High School's student population of 797 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
797 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Bernards High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernards High School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#441 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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46%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bernards High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
58%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bernards High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
22%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
70%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Bernards High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bernards High School's ranking?
Bernards High School is ranked #441 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bernards High School often compared to?
Bernards High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge High School, Bridgewater-raritan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bernards High School?
The graduation rate of Bernards High School is 94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bernards High School?
797 students attend Bernards High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bernards High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernards High School?
Bernards High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bernards High School offer ?
Bernards High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bernards High School part of?
Bernards High School is part of Somerset Hills Regional School District.

School Reviews

5   5/17/2016
I graduated from Bernards High School in 1969 and while that probably sounds like a long time ago to many of you, it seems like just a few years have passed since I walked the halls of BHS. Attending the school was a great experience for me. I made wonderful friends, had great and inspiring teachers and received a exceptional education. When I got to college, I was able to test out of several of my freshman classes because of my superior high school education and was able to get through college in three years. I also went to graduate school and received a Master's Degree, due in part to the encouragement I received from some of my high school teachers. Today, I am a wife, a mother of a college graduate and a woman who has had the privilege of working in her chosen field for almost 40 years. I know part of my success is due to the foundation and love of education that I received at BHS.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - robc4

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 797 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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