Harrison High School

www.harrisonhs.org

795 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harrison High School, located at 401 Kingsland Avenue in Harrison, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Harrison School District. As a central fixture of the local community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares its diverse student body for post-secondary success. The curriculum typically encompasses core subjects, advanced placement opportunities, and elective programs designed to challenge students while fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that encourage school spirit and personal growth. Harrison High School functions not only as a learning environment but also as a hub for community engagement, striving to uphold a supportive atmosphere that reflects the values and identity of the Town of Harrison. Its location in the heart of the community allows it to maintain close ties with local families and stakeholders, ensuring a collective commitment to student achievement.

795

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrison High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	693
Black	21
Asian	30

Hispanic
693 (87.2%)
White
51 (6.4%)
Asian
30 (3.8%)
Black
21 (2.6%)

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:	Harrison Public Schools
Phone:	(973)482-5050
Website:	http://www.harrisonhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	795
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	594
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	122

* 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 9 230

Grade 10 200

Grade 11 187

Grade 12 178