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#763 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 31% in state

Bogota Jr./sr. High School

High School · Bogota Public School District · Bogota, NJ

A high school in Bogota, NJ where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2 HENRY C LUTHIN PLACE, Bogota, NJ 07603

  • Math 41% vs NJ 32% (2025)
  • Reading 68% vs NJ 54% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+7.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.7 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation10%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$23,576
Chronic Absenteeism9.6%

Students at Bogota Jr./sr. High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
32%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
54%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 54% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bogota Jr./sr. 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 82Very Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average504/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bogota), 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

$107,321

Median home value

$443,400

Median rent

$1,893/mo

College educated

34.3%

Homeownership

68.5%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
10% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy of Greatness and ExcellencePrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–120.7 mi431Compare →
Heichal HatorahPrivate · tuition6.7private9–120.9 mi181Compare →
Teaneck High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–121.2 mi1,261Compare →
Ridgefield Park JR SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.57–121.4 mi1,157Compare →

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.

Bogota Public School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$23,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bogota Jr./sr. High School is listed in Bogota Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bogota Jr./sr. High School

Bogota Jr./sr. High School is a public high school in Bogota, NJ, part of Bogota Public School District, serving approximately 469 students in grades 8th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #763 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bogota Jr./sr. High School

What grades does Bogota Jr./sr. High School serve?

Bogota Jr./sr. High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Bogota Jr./sr. High School?

Bogota Jr./sr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bogota Jr./sr. High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bogota Jr./sr. High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bogota Jr./sr. High School rank in NJ?

Bogota Jr./sr. High School ranks #763 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Bogota Jr./sr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bogota Jr./sr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Bogota Jr./sr. High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bogota Jr./sr. High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bogota Jr./sr. High School a charter school?

No, Bogota Jr./sr. High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bogota Jr./sr. High School a Title I school?

No, Bogota Jr./sr. High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bogota Jr./sr. High School?

54.6% of students at Bogota Jr./sr. 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bergen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.6%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 07603)
9,110
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
42.2
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 07603; 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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