Bloomfield High School
Tel:
(973) 680-8500
Bloomfield High School serves 1,979 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bloomfield 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 bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Bloomfield High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Bloomfield High School's student population of 1,979 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 166 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,979 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 166 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bloomfield High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bloomfield High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1778 out of 2239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 29% |
| Black | 28% | 15% |
| White | 25% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 90% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bloomfield Township School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Bloomfield High School is Essex Junior Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cedar Grove Essex Junior Academy Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 30 students
0.2 miles
520 Pompton Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-0125 0.2 K-12 30 - Glen Ridge Ridgewood Avenue School Grades: 3-6 | 594 students
0.4 miles
235 Ridgewood Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8306 0.4 3-6 594 - Glen Ridge Glen Ridge High School Grades: 7-12 | 834 students
0.5 miles
200 Ridgewood Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8303 0.5 7-12 834 - Bloomfield Fairview Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 550 students
0.7 miles
376 Berkeley Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8550 0.7 PK-6 550 - Bloomfield Bloomfield Technical Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 509 students
0.8 miles
209 Franklin Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 412-2206 0.8 9-12 509
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - JerseyGirl |
| 1 The principal is just awful, doesn't deal with the issues, instead gives out lengthy suspensions knowing it will only harm the students. - Posted by Parent - Karolina |
| 1 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. - Posted by Parent - Babe |
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