Teaneck High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Teaneck, in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Teaneck Public Schools.
Serving 1,261 students in grades 9-12, Teaneck 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 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Teaneck High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Teaneck High School's student population of 1,261 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Teaneck High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Teaneck High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1374 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
42%
34%
Black
33%
15%
White
12%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teaneck High School's ranking?
Teaneck High School is ranked #1374 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Teaneck High School?
The graduation rate of Teaneck High School is 89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Teaneck High School?
1,261 students attend Teaneck High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Teaneck High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Teaneck High School?
Teaneck High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Teaneck High School offer ?
Teaneck High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Teaneck High School part of?
Teaneck High School is part of Teaneck School District.
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