Serving 475 students in grades 8-12, Bogota Jr./sr. 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bogota Jr./Sr. High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Bogota, NJ, encompassing approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 0.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bogota Jr./sr. High School's student population of 475 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bogota Jr./sr. 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 Bogota Jr./sr. High School is 0.46, 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
#1139 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bogota Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Bogota Jr./sr. High School is ranked #1139 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bogota Jr./sr. High School often compared to?
Bogota Jr./sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Milford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bogota Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Bogota Jr./sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Bogota Jr./sr. High School?
475 students attend Bogota Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bogota Jr./sr. High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bogota Jr./sr. High School?
Bogota Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bogota Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Bogota Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bogota Jr./sr. High School part of?
Bogota Jr./sr. High School is part of Bogota Public School District.
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