Memorial High School vs. North Bergen High School
Should you attend Memorial High School or North Bergen 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
Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 2,251 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 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,355 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 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,251 students
2,355 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
162 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1796 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1878 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
12%
Graduation Rate
77%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
587
648
Grade 10 Students
608
603
Grade 11 Students
525
521
Grade 12 Students
471
541
Ungraded Students
60
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
96%
90%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
2%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
