Teaneck High School

www.teaneckschools.org/teaneckhighschool_home.aspx

1,271 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Teaneck High School, located at 100 Elizabeth Avenue, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 in Teaneck, New Jersey. As the flagship high school of the Teaneck Public School District, it is well-regarded for its historic campus and its commitment to fostering a culturally diverse learning environment. The school offers a broad academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career and technical education programs, and extensive elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Teaneck High School is known for a vibrant extracurricular culture that emphasizes student engagement. The school hosts a variety of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs, which serve to build school spirit and community connections. With a focus on social-emotional learning and inclusive excellence, the institution strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become active, responsible citizens within their local and global communities.

1,271

Total Students

108.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Teaneck High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	502
Black	445
Asian	125
Two or More	22
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
502 (39.6 %)
Black
445 (35.1 %)
White
159 (12.5 %)
Asian
125 (9.9 %)
Two or More
22 (1.7 %)
American Indian
10 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5 %)

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:	Teaneck School District
Phone:	(201)833-5400
Website:	http://www.teaneckschools.org/teaneckhighschool_home.aspx
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	108

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 296

Grade 10 341

Grade 11 293

Grade 12 300

Ungraded 41