How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Highlands Borough School District | Jersey City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Highlands, New Jersey | Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 169 | 26,647 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 39 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.7:1 | 12.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Highlands Borough School District | Jersey City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $34,275 | $32,533 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.7% | 8.0% |
| State Revenue | 28.5% | 53.5% |
| Local Revenue | 65.9% | 38.5% |
Highlands Borough School District
Federal State Local
Jersey City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Highlands Borough School District | Jersey City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | — | 16.0% |
| African American | — | 26.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | — | 36.5% |
| Asian | — | 17.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | — | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | — | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | — | 2.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.6% | 52.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Highlands Borough School District | Jersey City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 83 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 85:1 | 415:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.5% | 31.2% |
School Types
Highlands Borough School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Jersey City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.