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#1242 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Dumont High School
High School · Dumont Public School District · Dumont, NJ
A high school in Dumont, NJ where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 NEW MILFORD AVE, Dumont, NJ 07628
- Math 48% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dumont High School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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
10.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dumont High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average304/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dumont), 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
$125,585
Median home value
$469,900
Median rent
$1,778/mo
College educated
46.8%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07628; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Milford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Bergenfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,250 | Compare → |
| Cresskill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Tenafly High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,166 | 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.
Dumont Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dumont High School is listed in Dumont Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dumont High School
Dumont High School is a public high school in Dumont, NJ, part of Dumont Public School District, serving approximately 768 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,242 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dumont High School
What grades does Dumont High School serve?
Dumont High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dumont High School?
Dumont High School has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dumont High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dumont High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dumont High School rank in NJ?
Dumont High School ranks #1,242 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dumont High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dumont High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Dumont High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dumont High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dumont High School a charter school?
No, Dumont High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dumont High School a Title I school?
No, Dumont High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dumont High School?
10.5% of students at Dumont 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
- 768
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (201) 387-3000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07628)
- 18,072
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 07628; 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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