Bloomfield High School vs. Glen Ridge High School
Should I attend Bloomfield High School or Glen Ridge 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
Bloomfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Glen Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,986 students in grades 9-12, Bloomfield 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 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 827 students in grades 7-12, Glen Ridge High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,986 students
827 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#979 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#75 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
77%
Graduation Rate
93%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
139
Grade 8 Students
-
150
Grade 9 Students
525
120
Grade 10 Students
485
143
Grade 11 Students
470
134
Grade 12 Students
454
141
Ungraded Students
52
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
45%
7%
% Black
25%
4%
% White
22%
74%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
8%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.69
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
n/a