Kearny High School

Kearny High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
336 Devon St,  Kearny, NJ
Kearny School District
3.6
1,813 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Jacalyn Richardson
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
91%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
139
Full Time Teachers
139
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
47.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
219:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
Hispanic
68.4%
White
26.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Black
2.3%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 447 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 354 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 306 Students
Kean University 279 Students
Seton Hall University 273 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 216 Students
New York University 181 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 137 Students
Stockton University 119 Students
Penn State 115 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 123 Students
Biology 123 Students
Business 119 Students
Nursing 96 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 61 Students
Computer Science 60 Students
Accounting 45 Students
Finance 36 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 227 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/5/2024
Overall my experience at Kearny High School has been a great one. The athletics help the students get involved and it helps the school spirit. The academics are pretty good as they have honors and so classes for students who are willing to take it. Some of teachers are pretty helpful in preparing u for college as well.
4.0 Senior
12/31/2023
I'm very grateful to be in Kearny High School with making new friends and with great teachers that have a passion for teaching and care for the students. There are challenges of course having to get in work on time and test/quizzes but th school is very forgiving with personal issues.
4.0 Junior
12/7/2023
I am an honors student and I play ice hockey. I really like my teachers and the effort they put into helping me. They make themselves available before school starts and many times after school ends.

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Kearny High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kearny, NJ and is served by the Kearny School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,813 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Kearny High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $545,671. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harrison High School, Technology High School, Barringer High School, and more. Learn more about what Kearny has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kearny High School.

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