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.
440
Total Students
47.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Jr Sr High
Demographic Student Count
White273
Hispanic103
Black8
Asian33
Two or More21
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    273 (62.0%)
  • Hispanic
    103 (23.4%)
  • Asian
    33 (7.5%)
  • Two or More
    21 (4.8%)
  • Black
    8 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Emerson Jr Sr High
Grade Student Count
Grade 773
Grade 896
Grade 963
Grade 1074
Grade 1169
Grade 1265
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Emerson Jr Sr High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20947.5%
Male23152.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)