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#2180 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Harrison High School
High School · Harrison Public Schools · Harrison, NJ
A high school in Harrison, NJ where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 Kingsland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029
- Math 16% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harrison High School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
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 26% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
83.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harrison 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 81Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,992/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrison), 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
$80,495
Median home value
$433,100
Median rent
$2,036/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
19.4%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,813 | Compare → |
| Technology High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Newark School of Global StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| North Star Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 6,476 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Harrison Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrison High School is listed in Harrison Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrison High School
Harrison High School is a public high school in Harrison, NJ, part of Harrison Public Schools, serving approximately 784 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,180 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrison High School
What grades does Harrison High School serve?
Harrison High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harrison High School?
Harrison High School has an enrollment of approximately 784 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrison High School rank in NJ?
Harrison High School ranks #2,180 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Harrison High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrison High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Harrison High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harrison High School a charter school?
No, Harrison High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrison High School a Title I school?
No, Harrison High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrison High School?
83.5% of students at Harrison 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
- 784
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.5%
- Phone
- (973) 482-5050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07029)
- 22,128
- Area average commute
- 36.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 07029; 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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