Bloomfield High School vs. Montclair High School
Should I attend Bloomfield High School or Montclair 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
Montclair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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 1,998 students in grades 9-12, Montclair High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,986 students
1,998 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
155 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#979 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#297 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
67%
Graduation Rate
93%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
525
522
Grade 10 Students
485
474
Grade 11 Students
470
473
Grade 12 Students
454
485
Ungraded Students
52
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
45%
13%
% Black
25%
24%
% White
22%
52%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.69
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%