North Bergen High School

nbhs.northbergen.k12.nj.us/

2,328 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

North Bergen High School, located at 7417 Kennedy Blvd in North Bergen, New Jersey, is the sole public high school serving the North Bergen School District. The school is known for its large, diverse student body and serves students in grades 9 through 12. It operates as a comprehensive institution, offering a broad range of academic programs, including college preparatory courses, honors classes, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for higher education and the workforce.

The school is a central hub for the local community, emphasizing both academic development and student involvement in athletics, the arts, and various social clubs. Over the years, North Bergen High School has been recognized for its efforts to provide a supportive learning environment while navigating the challenges of a dense urban district. Its facilities and programming reflect a commitment to fostering school spirit and student success, making it a focal point of the educational landscape in Hudson County.

2,328

Total Students

158.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Bergen High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	2,121
Black	24
Asian	38
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
2,121 (91.1%)
White
138 (5.9%)
Asian
38 (1.6%)
Black
24 (1.0%)
Two or More
5 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)

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:	North Bergen School District
Phone:	(201)295-2800
Website:	http://nbhs.northbergen.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	158.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* 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 9 625

Grade 10 595

Grade 11 499

Grade 12 609