Henry Snyder High School

hshs.jcboe.org

729 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Henry Snyder High School, located on Bergen Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a historic public secondary institution that serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Jersey City Public Schools district, the high school is known for its commitment to academic development and student engagement. The school offers a traditional high school curriculum complemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Snyder High School is often recognized for its long-standing presence in the Jersey City landscape and its role in preparing students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes building a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to pursue both collegiate and career-oriented goals. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for personal growth, the institution strives to equip its graduates with the essential skills needed to navigate the challenges of the modern world while remaining deeply connected to their local community.

729

Total Students

84.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry Snyder High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	222
Black	444
Asian	25
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	8

Black
444 (60.9%)
Hispanic
222 (30.5%)
Asian
25 (3.4%)
White
24 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.1%)
Two or More
6 (0.8%)

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:	Jersey City Public Schools
Phone:	(201)915-6600
Website:	http://hshs.jcboe.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	541
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 9 290

Grade 10 151

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 160