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#1862 of 2,466 schools in NJ
North Arlington High School
High School · North Arlington School District · North Arlington, NJ
A high school in North Arlington, NJ where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
222 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ 07031
- Math 33% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Arlington High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
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 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Arlington High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,493
Median home value
$464,700
Median rent
$1,706/mo
College educated
38.6%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 835 | Compare → |
| Belleville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,591 | Compare → |
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| Abundant Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 360 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Arlington School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Arlington High School is listed in North Arlington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Arlington High School
North Arlington High School is a public high school in North Arlington, NJ, part of North Arlington School District, serving approximately 645 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,862 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Arlington High School
What grades does North Arlington High School serve?
North Arlington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Arlington High School?
North Arlington High School has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Arlington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Arlington High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Arlington High School rank in NJ?
North Arlington High School ranks #1,862 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is North Arlington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Arlington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 North Arlington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Arlington High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Arlington High School a charter school?
No, North Arlington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Arlington High School a Title I school?
No, North Arlington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Arlington High School?
24.8% of students at North Arlington 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
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.2%
- Phone
- (201) 991-6800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 07031)
- 16,368
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 07031; 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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