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#1886 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Bayonne High School
High School · Bayonne School District · Bayonne, NJ
A high school in Bayonne, NJ where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
669 AVENUE A, Bayonne, NJ 07002
- Math 22% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs NJ 58% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bayonne High School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2021, to 22% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bayonne High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,285
Median home value
$446,100
Median rent
$1,593/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of BayonnePrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–11 | 0.4 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Beacon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–11 | 0.9 mi | 97 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bayonne School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $22,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bayonne High School is listed in Bayonne School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bayonne High School
Bayonne High School is a public high school in Bayonne, NJ, part of Bayonne School District, serving approximately 2,832 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,886 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Bayonne High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bayonne High School
What grades does Bayonne High School serve?
Bayonne High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bayonne High School?
Bayonne High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,832 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayonne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayonne High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bayonne High School rank in NJ?
Bayonne High School ranks #1,886 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bayonne High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bayonne High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bayonne High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayonne High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bayonne High School a charter school?
No, Bayonne High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bayonne High School a Title I school?
No, Bayonne High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bayonne High School?
60.3% of students at Bayonne High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,832
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 223
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (201) 858-5900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07002)
- 70,468
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07002; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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