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 1,244 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 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Teaneck High School's attendance zone covers the entire Teaneck school district, encompassing approximately 6.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Teaneck High School's student population of 1,244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,244 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Rankings
Teaneck High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Teaneck High School is 0.68, 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
#1426 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teaneck High School's ranking?
Teaneck High School is ranked #1426 out of 2,184 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Teaneck High School?
1,244 students attend Teaneck High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Teaneck High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 10% 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 12:1, which is higher than 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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