How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bernards High School | Ridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bernardsville, NJ | Basking Ridge, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 751 | 1,577 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.6% | 2.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bernards High School | Ridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,534 | $27,462 |
| District | Somerset Hills School District | Bernards Township Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bernards High School | Ridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.3% | 53.2% |
| African American | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.7% | 8.4% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 34.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bernards High School | Ridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 27 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 160:1 | 184:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 11 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.