NORTH BERGEN HIGH SCHOOL

North Bergen High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the North Bergen School District school district, located in N BERGEN, NJ with about 2,412 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 160 teachers, North Bergen High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

North Bergen High School, located at 7417 Kennedy Blvd in North Bergen, New Jersey, is the sole public high school serving the North Bergen School District. The school is known for its large, diverse student body and serves students in grades 9 through 12. It operates as a comprehensive institution, offering a broad range of academic programs, including college preparatory courses, honors classes, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for higher education and the workforce.

The school is a central hub for the local community, emphasizing both academic development and student involvement in athletics, the arts, and various social clubs. Over the years, North Bergen High School has been recognized for its efforts to provide a supportive learning environment while navigating the challenges of a dense urban district. Its facilities and programming reflect a commitment to fostering school spirit and student success, making it a focal point of the educational landscape in Hudson County.

For more information, contact North Bergen High School at (201) 295-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7417 KENNEDY BLVD
N BERGEN, NJ 07047-5916
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NORTH BERGEN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in N BERGEN, NJ with about 2,412 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
2,412
Teachers:
160.2
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 2,412 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH BERGEN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
87.9%
White
8.1%
Asian
2.5%
Black or African American
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or more races
0.0%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.