Bergenfield High School

www.bergenfield.org/BHS

1,239 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bergenfield High School, located at 80 S. Prospect Ave in Bergenfield, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bergenfield Public School District. As a comprehensive high school, it focuses on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that reflects the broader community of Bergenfield, placing a strong emphasis on inclusive education and student engagement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Bergenfield High School maintains an active extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations. These programs are designed to help students develop leadership skills, personal interests, and a sense of school spirit. The school prides itself on its community-oriented approach, often serving as a hub for local events and maintaining strong partnerships between faculty, families, and the municipal district to support student growth throughout their four years of high school.

1,239

Total Students

105.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bergenfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	734
Black	81
Asian	282
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
734 (59.3%)
Asian
282 (22.8%)
White
104 (8.4%)
Black
81 (6.5%)
Two or More
30 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bergenfield Borough School District
Phone:	(201)385-8600
Website:	http://www.bergenfield.org/BHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	126

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 309

Grade 10 315

Grade 11 288

Grade 12 327