Serving 1,813 students in grades 9-12, Kearny 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 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,813 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Kearny 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 Kearny High School is 0.46, 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.
Kearny High School is ranked #1833 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Kearny High School often compared to?
Kearny High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearny High School?
The graduation rate of Kearny High School is 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kearny High School?
1,813 students attend Kearny High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Kearny High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearny High School?
Kearny High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kearny High School offer ?
Kearny High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kearny High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,813 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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