How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Harrison High School | Kearny High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrison, NJ | Kearny, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 795 | 1,825 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.7% | 61.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Harrison High School | Kearny High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,373 | $24,396 |
| District | Harrison Public Schools | Kearny School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Harrison High School | Kearny High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.4% | 24.8% |
| African American | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87.2% | 69.5% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Harrison High School | Kearny High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 17 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 238:1 | 193:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.0% | 18.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 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.