Harrison High School vs. Kearny High School
Should I attend Harrison High School or Kearny 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
Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Kearny High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 698 students in grades 9-12, Harrison 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 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,742 students in grades 9-12, Kearny 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 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
698 students
1,742 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
135 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1822 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1393 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
176
470
Grade 10 Students
186
417
Grade 11 Students
176
414
Grade 12 Students
159
420
Ungraded Students
1
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
79%
66%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
12%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.36
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
