North Bergen High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school, serving students in ninth through twelfth grade from North Bergen, in Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the North Bergen School District.
Serving 2,328 students in grades 8-12, North Bergen 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 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 2,328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Bergen High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire North Bergen school district, covering approximately 5.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge extending 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Bergen High School's student population of 2,328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 158 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,328 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
158 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Excellence Together
School Rankings
North Bergen 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 North Bergen High School is 0.17, 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
#1928 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Scarlet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Bergen High School's ranking?
North Bergen High School is ranked #1928 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are North Bergen High School often compared to?
North Bergen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Bergen High School?
The graduation rate of North Bergen High School is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend North Bergen High School?
2,328 students attend North Bergen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Bergen High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Bergen High School?
North Bergen High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Bergen High School offer ?
North Bergen High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Bergen High School part of?
North Bergen High School is part of North Bergen School District.
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