Harrison High School vs. Kearny High School
Should you attend Harrison High School or Kearny High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 784 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,813 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 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
784 students
1,813 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
139 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1652 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1833 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
21%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
204
492
Grade 10 Students
206
470
Grade 11 Students
189
416
Grade 12 Students
185
435
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
82%
69%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
10%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.32
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
11%
