Garfield High School

Garfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
500 Palisade Ave,  Garfield, NJ
Garfield Public School District
3.2
1.7
1,120 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Dorotea D'amico
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
24
Reading
26
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
32%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
166:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.7%
Hispanic
60.7%
White
29.6%
Black
8.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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.
Montclair State University 243 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 188 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 167 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 128 Students
Bergen Community College 128 Students
Kean University 109 Students
Seton Hall University 103 Students
New York University 102 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 101 Students
Penn State 79 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 73 Students
Business 68 Students
Nursing 68 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Biology 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Criminology 24 Students
Architecture 22 Students
Accounting 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 176 Reviews
4.0
8/7/2024
it was alright as high school can go. Teacher s and guidance counselors were awesome. Food was eh i got sick a few times but still good.
3.0 Senior
4/28/2023
I love the positive environment and the lovely teachers. I would change the infrastructure and improve the athletics.
3.0 Senior
4/25/2023
I like the opportunities given at my high school. The fact I am able to graduate with an associates degree while here is a massive time and money saver. The high honors teachers are all amazing and grade and prepare us for college classes. The only downsides to this is the students that decide to deteriorate and destroy the school bit by bit. Examples are, broken windows, toilets, lockers, and constant infighting due to the immaturity these lower-classmen have.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.7 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/17/2021
Teachers are great. Our children feel safe and comfortable.
1.0 teacher
3/26/2021
Tom dent is a huge nonce lol
1.0 student
8/29/2020
School is drained of resource due to corupt local politics. There is no ac in the building and towards the end of the school year people would faint from heat exhaustion. We would occasionally be sent home if there student would collapse from heat exhaustion.
1.0 other
6/27/2017
The students are lazy which is understandable considering the type of parenting you notice

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Garfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Garfield, NJ, in the Garfield neighborhood, and is served by the Garfield Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,120 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Garfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $584,012. Discover additional schools in the area, like Passaic Arts & Science Charter School, Lodi High School, Saddle Brook Mid High School, and more. Learn more about what Garfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Garfield High School.

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