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#1456 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Bernards High School
High School · Somerset Hills Regional School District · Bernardsville, NJ
A Somerset Hills Regional School District high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25 Olcott Avenue, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
- Math 29% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bernards High School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 45% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bernards High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average636/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bernardsville), 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
$230,752
Median home value
$733,800
Median rent
$2,155/mo
College educated
69.4%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07924; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,644 | Compare → |
| Matheny SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Bonnie Brae SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 7–12 | 4.2 mi | 66 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Somerset Hills Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $28,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bernards High School is listed in Somerset Hills Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bernards High School
Bernards High School is a public high school in Bernardsville, NJ, part of Somerset Hills Regional School District, serving approximately 796 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,456 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Bernards High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bernards High School
What grades does Bernards High School serve?
Bernards High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bernards High School?
Bernards High School has an enrollment of approximately 796 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernards High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernards High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bernards High School rank in NJ?
Bernards High School ranks #1,456 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bernards High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bernards High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Bernards High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bernards High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bernards High School a charter school?
No, Bernards High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bernards High School a Title I school?
No, Bernards High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bernards High School?
13.3% of students at Bernards 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
- 796
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (908) 630-3000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07924)
- 7,756
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 07924; 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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