Garfield High School

ghs.gboe.org/

1,258 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Garfield High School, located at 500 Palisade Avenue in Garfield, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Garfield Public Schools district, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on academic achievement, college readiness, and vocational preparation. The campus is designed to facilitate a diverse range of learning experiences, supported by a faculty dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and personal development within a structured environment.

Beyond its core academic programs, Garfield High School is known for promoting a vibrant school culture through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for community engagement and leadership, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce. Its presence in the heart of Garfield reflects a commitment to supporting the educational needs of the local population while preparing students to become productive, well-rounded citizens.

1,258

Total Students

95.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	759
Black	122
Asian	12
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
759 (60.5%)
White
351 (28.0%)
Black
122 (9.7%)
Asian
12 (1.0%)
Two or More
8 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
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:	Garfield Public School District
Phone:	(973)340-5010
Website:	http://ghs.gboe.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	675
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 9 334

Grade 10 311

Grade 11 329

Grade 12 284