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Garfield High School

500 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,199 students in grades 9-12, Garfield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Garfield High School's student population of 1,199 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,199 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Garfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1541 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Garfield High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Garfield High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Garfield High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
61%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garfield High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Garfield High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
30%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Garfield High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Garfield High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Garfield High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
72%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Garfield High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield High School's ranking?
Garfield High School is ranked #1541 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Garfield High School often compared to?
Garfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lodi High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garfield High School?
The graduation rate of Garfield High School is 72%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Garfield High School?
1,199 students attend Garfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Garfield High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield High School?
Garfield High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garfield High School offer ?
Garfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garfield High School part of?
Garfield High School is part of Garfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 72% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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