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Kearny High School
High School · Kearny · Kearny, NJ
A high school in Kearny, NJ where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
336 DEVON ST, Kearny, NJ 07032
- Math 17% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kearny High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 22% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kearny 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,212
Median home value
$431,700
Median rent
$1,649/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
45.4%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 784 | Compare → |
| Technology High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Newark School of Fashion & DesignEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–11 | 1.3 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Newark School of Global StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 378 | 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.
Kearny
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,747NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kearny High School is listed in Kearny; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kearny High School
Kearny High School is a public high school in Kearny, NJ, part of Kearny, serving approximately 1,813 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,349 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kearny High School
What grades does Kearny High School serve?
Kearny High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kearny High School?
Kearny High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,813 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearny High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearny High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kearny High School rank in NJ?
Kearny High School ranks #2,349 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Kearny High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kearny High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Kearny High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kearny High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kearny High School a charter school?
No, Kearny High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kearny High School a Title I school?
No, Kearny High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kearny High School?
60.9% of students at Kearny 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
- 1,813
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 138
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (201) 955-5050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07032)
- 40,570
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 07032; 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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