Hackensack High School

Hackensack High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
135 1st St,  Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack School District
3.8
3.6
1,852 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. James Montesano
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
138
Full Time Teachers
138
Teachers in First or Second Year
9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
71.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
4
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
258:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
47.6%
Hispanic
66%
Black
20.3%
White
8.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 383 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 316 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 221 Students
Bergen Community College 205 Students
Kean University 173 Students
New York University 170 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 169 Students
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus 148 Students
William Paterson University of New Jersey 147 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 140 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 141 Students
Nursing 132 Students
Psychology 122 Students
Biology 121 Students
Computer Science 86 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 57 Students
Accounting 53 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 49 Students
Marketing 45 Students
Finance 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 357 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/20/2025
Very good school, The sports facilities are top tier and there is always something to do whether it is extracurricular or not.
4.0 Senior
6/14/2025
I came in a little over week after the school year started and I just want to say that they made me feel at home. I felt comfortable and ready to learn.
5.0 Senior
3/6/2025
I've been studying in the school for two years. It has been a complete journey, which I have enjoyed. The people that I met, the knowledge that I had acquire. I feel completely satisfied about this scholar opportunity
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/5/2017
The school itself is a mess. It's hard for student to take education seriously when there will end up being drama and issues going on with the way teachers and staff approach things. Especially in certain activities like phys ed where nonathletic students feel like they shouldn't be there because th...
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3.0 parent
10/31/2013
Good teachers but terrible learning environment. The administration will push sports programs as the way to bigger and better; but, every kid is not an athlete nor wants to be. There's a big achievement gap going on at this school and folks need to pay attention to what's going on at this school. Th...
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5.0 parent
6/19/2013
Two years ago I moved from New York City to Hacensack NJ and I couldn't have made a better choice..Excellent school, I am extremely grateful for all the team that works hard to bring the best to each student, Teachers, Counselors, Principals ,School Aides are always willing to help in the progress o...
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4.0 student
11/13/2012
Hackensack is a generally great school as long as you long as you take advantage of the AP courses. Overall the CP (college prep) classes are jokes.The school offers and array of activities and sports which are always fun to join
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Hackensack High School

Hackensack High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hackensack, NJ, in the Hackensack neighborhood, and is served by the Hackensack School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,852 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Hackensack High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $588,330. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bergen County Academies, Technical School Teterboro, Bogota Junior/Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Hackensack has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hackensack High School.

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