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