Bloomfield High School

bhs.bloomfield.k12.nj.us/

2,055 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bloomfield High School, located at 160 Broad Street in Bloomfield, New Jersey, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the township's diverse student body. As a comprehensive high school, it provides a wide-ranging curriculum that encompasses rigorous academic coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) programs, as well as various vocational and elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bloomfield High School is known for its commitment to fostering a sense of school spirit and civic responsibility. The school’s central location in Bloomfield makes it a focal point for local events and community initiatives. By balancing traditional educational standards with a focus on contemporary social and emotional development, the institution strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society while maintaining the close-knit traditions characteristic of the Bloomfield school district.

2,055

Total Students

158.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bloomfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	448
Hispanic	988
Black	470
Asian	109
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	28

Hispanic
988 (48.1%)
Black
470 (22.9%)
White
448 (21.8%)
Asian
109 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
28 (1.4%)
Two or More
10 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Bloomfield Township School District
Phone:	(973)680-8500
Website:	http://bhs.bloomfield.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,055
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	158.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	885
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	148

* 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 9 493

Grade 10 491

Grade 11 523

Grade 12 548