Serving 547 students in grades 9-12, Hasbrouck Heights High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hasbrouck Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hasbrouck Heights High School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hasbrouck Heights High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hasbrouck Heights High School is 0.61, 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
#563 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
31%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
53%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hasbrouck Heights High School's ranking?
Hasbrouck Heights High School is ranked #563 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hasbrouck Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Hasbrouck Heights High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hasbrouck Heights High School?
547 students attend Hasbrouck Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hasbrouck Heights High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hasbrouck Heights High School?
Hasbrouck Heights High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hasbrouck Heights High School offer ?
Hasbrouck Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hasbrouck Heights High School part of?
Hasbrouck Heights High School is part of Hasbrouck Heights School District.
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