Enrollment
2,328
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341146002882
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 59/100 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
- 59
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
162.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Bergen High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Bergen High School
North Bergen High School is a large high school in N Bergen, New Jersey, enrolling 2,328 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.4:1 is larger than about 88% of New Jersey schools and 22% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,328 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 864 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,328 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Bergen School District also operates Lincoln Elementary School (1,193 students) and Horace Mann Elementary School (978 students) alongside North Bergen High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Bergen High School compares
North Bergen High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Bergen School District, which includes North Bergen High School.
$21,267
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 57.0%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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.
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 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in N Bergen on the city page.
Is North Bergen High School a good school?
North Bergen High School earns 59/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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