Hackensack School District

District Overview
Located at 191 Second Street in Hackensack, New Jersey, the Hackensack School District serves as a cornerstone of public education within a bustling large suburban setting of the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. As a fully operational, traditional public school system, the district manages six operational schools delivering a complete educational spectrum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a vibrant community of 5,513 students, boasting a richly diverse population that includes 3,813 Hispanic students, 984 Black students, 390 White students, and 221 Asian students, as well as multiracial, Native American, and Pacific Islander youth. From early childhood learning through comprehensive secondary education, the district fosters an inclusive academic environment tailored to the needs of its evolving community.

To ensure academic quality and comprehensive student support across all grade levels, the district maintains a robust staff of nearly 1,691 full-time equivalent (FTE) professionals. This dedicated workforce is grounded by 875 FTE classroom teachers and 131.6 FTE instructional aides, who work in tandem with 684 FTE support staff to nurture learning, well-being, and school safety. Enrollment remains strong throughout the academic pipeline, culminating in a high school program that prepares hundreds of upperclassmen annually for college and career pathways. Combining strong community roots with extensive staffing resources, the Hackensack School District provides an adaptable, student-centered framework for families, educators, and researchers alike, with additional information available through their administrative offices and online portal at hackensackschools.org.
6
Total Schools
5,513
Total Students
875.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hackensack School District
Demographic Student Count
White390
Hispanic3,813
Black984
Asian221
Two or More84
American Indian10
Pacific Islander9
  • Hispanic
    3,813 (69.2%)
  • Black
    984 (17.9%)
  • White
    390 (7.1%)
  • Asian
    221 (4.0%)
  • Two or More
    84 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Hackensack School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:5,513*
Teachers (FTE):875.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3
Schools in Hackensack School District
Found 6 Schools