Memorial High School vs. North Bergen High School
Should I attend Memorial High School or North Bergen 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
Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
North Bergen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 2,189 students in grades 9-12, Memorial 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 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,316 students in grades 9-12, North Bergen 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 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,189 students
2,316 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
165 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1632 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Graduation Rate
80%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
616
665
Grade 10 Students
530
586
Grade 11 Students
484
497
Grade 12 Students
516
531
Ungraded Students
43
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
96%
89%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
2%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%