- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · N Bergen, NJ
North Bergen High School
Federal NCES profile for North Bergen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341146002882
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Bergen High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in N Bergen · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Bergen High School has class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Bergen High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in N Bergen, NJ.
School address
District: North Bergen School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341146002882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
North Bergen High School held near 2,384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 162.3 → 156.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 341146002882 · N Bergen, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,328 enr · 14.4:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (1,193 students)
North Bergen High School held near 2,384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 162.3 → 156.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
North Bergen High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Bergen High School
2,328 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
1,193 students
- Horace Mann El
Horace Mann Elementary School
978 students
- Robert Fulton
Robert Fulton Elementary School
938 students
- John F Kennedy 576
John F Kennedy Elementary School
576 students
- Franklin Eleme 509
Franklin Elementary School
509 students
What this shows North Bergen High School reports 2,328 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Bergen High School compares
North Bergen High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 50% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,328 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,328
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,963
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
637
in-school suspensions + 227 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.1%
White 5.9%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, North Bergen High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Bergen School District reports $21,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Bergen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Fulton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Bergen High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,328 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Bergen High School
How many students attend North Bergen High School?
North Bergen High School has 2,328 students enrolled. It is a high school in N Bergen, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,355 (2022-23) → 2,384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bergen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Bergen High School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Bergen High School?
44.3% of students at North Bergen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Bergen High School?
The largest demographic group at North Bergen High School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment, in N Bergen, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Bergen High School?
North Bergen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Bergen High School rank among public schools in N Bergen?
By Resource Investment Index, North Bergen High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in N Bergen, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Bergen School District?
Besides North Bergen High School, North Bergen School District also operates Lincoln Elementary School (1,193 students), Horace Mann Elementary School (978 students), and Robert Fulton Elementary School (938 students). See the North Bergen School District district page for the complete list.