Emerson Jr Sr High
440 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Emerson Junior-Senior High School, located in Emerson, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the borough, housing students in grades 7 through 12. As a combined junior and senior high school, the facility fosters a unique academic environment where middle schoolers and high schoolers share a campus, often allowing for mentorship opportunities and a seamless transition as students progress through their adolescent years. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, consistently ranking well within the state due to its rigorous curriculum and dedicated faculty.
Beyond its strong academic foundation, Emerson Junior-Senior High School is known for cultivating a tight-knit community atmosphere typical of a smaller suburban district. The school places a significant emphasis on student well-being and holistic development, offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, robust performing arts departments, and various student-led clubs. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive social environment, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and their future professional endeavors.
Beyond its strong academic foundation, Emerson Junior-Senior High School is known for cultivating a tight-knit community atmosphere typical of a smaller suburban district. The school places a significant emphasis on student well-being and holistic development, offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, robust performing arts departments, and various student-led clubs. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive social environment, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and their future professional endeavors.
440
Total Students
47.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 273 |
| Hispanic | 103 |
| Black | 8 |
| Asian | 33 |
| Two or More | 21 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White273 (62.0%)
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Hispanic103 (23.4%)
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Asian33 (7.5%)
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Two or More21 (4.8%)
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Black8 (1.8%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
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: | Emerson Public School District |
| Phone: | (201)262-4447 |
| Website: | http://www.emersonschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 440 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 47.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 52 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 11 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
73
Grade 8
96
Grade 9
63
Grade 10
74
Grade 11
69
Grade 12
65
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 73 |
| Grade 8 | 96 |
| Grade 9 | 63 |
| Grade 10 | 74 |
| Grade 11 | 69 |
| Grade 12 | 65 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 209 | 47.5% |
| Male | 231 | 52.5% |
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