Hackensack High School
1,745 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hackensack High School, located at the intersection of First and Beech Streets in Hackensack, New Jersey, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the Hackensack Public Schools district. As a comprehensive high school, it provides a diverse academic curriculum that includes core subjects, advanced placement (AP) courses, and a variety of elective programs designed to prepare students for both collegiate environments and the workforce. The school is known for its commitment to providing an inclusive learning experience for a culturally diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and community engagement.
Beyond the classroom, Hackensack High School offers a robust extracurricular landscape, including a wide array of varsity sports, competitive clubs, performing arts programs, and student organizations. These activities are integral to the school's culture, helping to build school spirit and develop leadership skills among the student population. By balancing rigorous educational standards with extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to support the holistic growth of its students, equipping them with the tools necessary for success in their post-secondary endeavors.
Beyond the classroom, Hackensack High School offers a robust extracurricular landscape, including a wide array of varsity sports, competitive clubs, performing arts programs, and student organizations. These activities are integral to the school's culture, helping to build school spirit and develop leadership skills among the student population. By balancing rigorous educational standards with extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to support the holistic growth of its students, equipping them with the tools necessary for success in their post-secondary endeavors.
1,745
Total Students
137.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 151 |
| Hispanic | 1,151 |
| Black | 355 |
| Asian | 62 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Hispanic1,151 (66.2 %)
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Black355 (20.4 %)
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White151 (8.7 %)
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Asian62 (3.6 %)
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Two or More12 (0.7 %)
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American Indian5 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Hackensack School District |
| Phone: | (201)646-7900 |
| Website: | http://www.hackensackschools.org/High.cfm?subpage=239375 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,745 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 137.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 1,029 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 126 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
408
Grade 10
441
Grade 11
394
Grade 12
441
Ungraded
61
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 408 |
| Grade 10 | 441 |
| Grade 11 | 394 |
| Grade 12 | 441 |
| Ungraded | 61 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 831 | 47.6% |
| Male | 908 | 52% |
| Not Specified | 6 | 0.4% |
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