Tenafly High School
1,200 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tenafly High School, located in the affluent borough of Tenafly, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public secondary school that consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state and the nation. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and elective opportunities designed to challenge high-achieving students. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing its graduates for competitive university programs, supported by a faculty dedicated to fostering intellectual growth and critical thinking.
Beyond its academic reputation, Tenafly High School is deeply committed to a holistic educational experience, offering a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs, award-winning performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school culture is characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit, encouraged by a diverse student body and active parental involvement. With its focus on both individual excellence and community engagement, Tenafly High School provides a structured, supportive, and high-performance environment that prepares its students for success in higher education and beyond.
Beyond its academic reputation, Tenafly High School is deeply committed to a holistic educational experience, offering a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs, award-winning performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school culture is characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit, encouraged by a diverse student body and active parental involvement. With its focus on both individual excellence and community engagement, Tenafly High School provides a structured, supportive, and high-performance environment that prepares its students for success in higher education and beyond.
1,200
Total Students
103.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
2.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 612 |
| Hispanic | 119 |
| Black | 15 |
| Asian | 401 |
| Two or More | 52 |
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White612 (51.0 %)
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Asian401 (33.4 %)
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Hispanic119 (9.9 %)
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Two or More52 (4.3 %)
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Black15 (1.3 %)
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: | Tenafly Public School District |
| Phone: | (201)816-6614 |
| Website: | http://www.tenaflyschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,200 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 103.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 25 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 10 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
288
Grade 10
309
Grade 11
296
Grade 12
304
Ungraded
3
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 288 |
| Grade 10 | 309 |
| Grade 11 | 296 |
| Grade 12 | 304 |
| Ungraded | 3 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 577 | 48.1% |
| Male | 622 | 51.8% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
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