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#2182 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Henry Snyder High School

High School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ

A Jersey City Public Schools high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

239 BERGEN AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  • Math 3% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 19% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-38.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-39.1 pts
Overall Proficiency11% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-23.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation3.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$28,525
Chronic Absenteeism38.2%

Students at Henry Snyder High School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency3%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency19%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 11% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
2%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
1%
ELA
14%
2025
Math
3%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

59.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Henry Snyder 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
  • Transit 73Excellent Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,593/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), 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

$77,126

Median home value

$418,200

Median rent

$1,610/mo

College educated

34.6%

Homeownership

42.6%

Poverty rate

19.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
3.6% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·23 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Innovation High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–120.0 mi286Compare →
Phillips Global InstitutePrivate · tuitionNot rated120.2 mi10Compare →
Empowerment Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–90.4 mi1,181Compare →
University Academy Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.09–120.4 mi433Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Jersey City Public Schools

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#30 of 39
District spending per student
$28,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Henry Snyder High School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Henry Snyder High School

Henry Snyder High School is a public high school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 747 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,182 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Henry Snyder High School

What grades does Henry Snyder High School serve?

Henry Snyder High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Henry Snyder High School?

Henry Snyder High School has an enrollment of approximately 747 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Snyder High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Henry Snyder High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Henry Snyder High School rank in NJ?

Henry Snyder High School ranks #2,182 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Henry Snyder High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Henry Snyder 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 Henry Snyder High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry Snyder High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Henry Snyder High School a charter school?

No, Henry Snyder High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Henry Snyder High School a Title I school?

No, Henry Snyder High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry Snyder High School?

59.4% of students at Henry Snyder 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
747
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hudson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.2%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 07305)
71,643
Area average commute
38.9 min
Area median age
35.7
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 07305; 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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