Bloomfield High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades in Bloomfield, in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Bloomfield Public Schools.
Serving 2,037 students in grades 9-12, Bloomfield 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 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,037 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bloomfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bloomfield High School's student population of 2,037 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 164 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,037 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
164 teachers
Year Founded
1871
Colors
Grey, Red, Cardinal
School Rankings
Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield High School is 0.68, 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
#1516 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
48%
34%
Black
23%
15%
White
21%
38%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Bloomfield High School's ranking?
Bloomfield High School is ranked #1516 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bloomfield High School often compared to?
Bloomfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Ridge High School, Montclair High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bloomfield High School?
The graduation rate of Bloomfield High School is 87%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bloomfield High School?
2,037 students attend Bloomfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bloomfield High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloomfield High School?
Bloomfield High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bloomfield High School offer ?
Bloomfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bloomfield High School part of?
Bloomfield High School is part of Bloomfield Township School District.
School Reviews
5 7/29/2020
We have been very happy with Bloomfield High School. My daughter has had good teachers and has excelled in her honors and AP classes. It's not a perfect school, but what is? I'd recommend the school based on our experience.
1 3/20/2020
The principal is just awful, doesn't deal with the issues, instead gives out lengthy suspensions knowing it will only harm the students.
1 12/27/2018
Clearly the High School has much room for improvement based on this profile.The VEST program needs a major overhaul. Special Education students are not sufficiently supported, understood or respected.Parents need to mobilize and rally around those trying to make a change.
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