Bard Early College High School vs. Arts High School
Should I attend Bard Early College High School or Arts High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bard Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 381 students in grades 9-12, Bard Early College High School ranks in the top 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 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 601 students in grades 9-12, Arts High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
381 students
601 students
% Male | % Female
37% | 63%
35% | 65%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#955 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1062 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
79
165
Grade 10 Students
96
176
Grade 11 Students
97
135
Grade 12 Students
107
125
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
26%
41%
% Black
69%
52%
% White
2%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
14%
