BERGEN COUNTY ACADEMIES
Bergen County Academies is a public high school that is part of the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District school district, located in Hackensack, NJ with about 1,098 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 93 teachers, Bergen County Academies has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bergen County Academies (BCA), located in Hackensack, New Jersey, is a prestigious public magnet high school that consistently ranks among the top educational institutions in the United States. Operating as part of the Bergen County Technical Schools district, the school functions as a specialized program for high-achieving students who are selected through a highly competitive admissions process. BCA is organized into seven distinct "academies," each focusing on a specific field of study, such as Engineering and Design, Medical Science, Business and Finance, or Visual and Performing Arts. This structure allows students to pursue rigorous, career-focused curricula alongside a strong foundation in core academic subjects.
Beyond its specialized coursework, BCA is renowned for its world-class facilities and a culture that emphasizes research, innovation, and independent inquiry. The school maintains a unique balance between professional-level technical training and a traditional liberal arts education, often partnering with local universities and corporations to provide students with real-world experience. With an emphasis on extracurricular excellence, competitive robotics, and humanities programs, Bergen County Academies fosters a rigorous, college-preparatory environment designed to prepare its diverse student body for leadership roles in elite higher education and specialized professional fields.
For more information, contact Bergen County Academies at (201) 343-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hackensack, NJ 07601-6110
(201) 343-6000
BERGEN COUNTY ACADEMIES is a public school in Hackensack, NJ with about 1,098 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Career & Technical School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 1,098
- Teachers:
- 93
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,098 students
- Asian
- 50.9%
- White
- 34.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.