Bernards High School

Bernards High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
25 Olcott Ave,  Bernardsville, NJ
Bernardsville Neighborhood
Somerset Hills Regional School District
3.8
4.1
797 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Scott Neigel
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
650
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
88.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
136:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
66.9%
Hispanic
23.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black
1.1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#11 Best Public HS Teachers in New Jersey
#40 Best Public HS in New Jersey
#46 Best College Prep Public HS in New Jersey
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 129 Students
New York University 98 Students
Penn State 97 Students
Boston University 82 Students
Northeastern University 63 Students
University of Delaware 63 Students
Lehigh University 63 Students
The College of New Jersey 56 Students
Montclair State University 52 Students
Boston College 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 112 Students
Psychology 73 Students
Biology 57 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Marketing 35 Students
Political Science and Government 32 Students
Finance 32 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Engineering 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 184 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/30/2024
Bernards High School is a small-town community with supportive staff and parental community as well. I would love to see more clubs and extra-curricular activities available to the students.
4.0 Sophomore
4/14/2024
I like Bernards High School a lot. I think that the majority of teachers are very supportive and would like to see you succeed. I also think that our sports programs are good and our facilities are good for a public school. Our guidance office is also great.
5.0 Junior
4/30/2022
School offers many different classes and extracurriculars so everyone can find something they like. The only thing the schools need more of is more options for AP classes.
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4.1 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/24/2025
My children have attended this school for the last few years and we all have been very happy with the experience at BHS.
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2.0 student
7/14/2024
Went to this school very a few years now and find that I am not learning what I should because the teachers don’t care enough.
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5.0 parent
1/13/2024
Excellent education. Parent communication is great. Close to 100% graduation rate. Majority of students move on to strong colleges and universities for both academics and sports.
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5.0 parent
5/22/2022
Bernardsville High School is one of excellence. All students are treated with respect and are cared for in a safe environment. The academic, social and emotional needs of all the students are what drives instruction. Then teachers and administrators are professional, well respected in the community...
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