Hackensack High School

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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
1140
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.4
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
3.4
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
137
Full Time Teachers
137
Teachers in First or Second Year
9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
27
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
53.6%
Female
46.2%
Hispanic
69.5%
Black
19.1%
White
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
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 392 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 317 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 231 Students
Bergen Community College 218 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 177 Students
New York University 176 Students
Kean University 170 Students
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus 159 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 148 Students
William Paterson University of New Jersey 146 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 143 Students
Business 141 Students
Psychology 127 Students
Biology 120 Students
Computer Science 81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 60 Students
Accounting 52 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 51 Students
Finance 48 Students
Marketing 46 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 342 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/27/2026
The school environment was okay, the experience with other students though was great, the teachers overall were good though some I did have a bad experience with. School administrators were good as well, overall did not have any trouble and the programs and classes offered here are classes you do not see anywhere else in our area unless you enroll in a technical high school.
5.0 Senior
1/30/2026
Over Populated High School but overall it was a great school, no complains, very diverse culture, well balance, a lot of Clubs to join in, and Teacher are amazing even when they are not properly compensated for their effort. Very Welcoming environment. I love it here. Food sucks but that is every school in America, unless your in a foreign country. like Korea.
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.
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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 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% 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 3.4, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $576,384. 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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