Kearny High School

www.kearnyschools.com

1,825 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kearny High School, located at 336 Devon Street in Kearny, New Jersey, serves as the primary public secondary school for the Kearny School District, catering to students in grades 9 through 12. The school is known for being a central pillar of the local community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including varsity athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. Its location in the heart of Kearny reflects the town’s commitment to providing accessible, quality public education to its diverse student body.

Academically, the high school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college matriculation, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The facility itself has undergone significant modernization efforts over the years to better accommodate the needs of contemporary learners. With a strong emphasis on school spirit and community involvement, Kearny High School remains a focal point of town life, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to engage both in rigorous coursework and meaningful social development.

1,825

Total Students

142.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kearny High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	1,269
Black	44
Asian	44
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,269 (69.5%)
White
453 (24.8%)
Black
44 (2.4%)
Asian
44 (2.4%)
Two or More
9 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)

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:	Kearny
Phone:	(201)955-5050
Website:	http://www.kearnyschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	142.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	167

* 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 9 486

Grade 10 436

Grade 11 444

Grade 12 459