Below Average
#2242 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Belleville High School
High School · Belleville Public School District · Belleville, NJ
A high school in Belleville, NJ where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 PASSAIC AVE, Belleville, NJ 07109
- Math 8% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Belleville High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2021, to 20% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Belleville 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,267/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belleville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,164
Median home value
$405,500
Median rent
$1,596/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,190 | Compare → |
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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.
Belleville Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $24,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belleville High School is listed in Belleville Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belleville High School
Belleville High School is a public high school in Belleville, NJ, part of Belleville Public School District, serving approximately 1,591 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,242 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belleville High School
What grades does Belleville High School serve?
Belleville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Belleville High School?
Belleville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleville High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belleville High School rank in NJ?
Belleville High School ranks #2,242 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Belleville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belleville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Belleville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belleville High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Belleville High School a charter school?
No, Belleville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belleville High School a Title I school?
No, Belleville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belleville High School?
62.3% of students at Belleville 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
- 1,591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (973) 969-4343
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07109)
- 37,785
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 · 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07109; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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