Leonia High School

Leonia High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 CHRISTIE HEIGHTS St,  Leonia, NJ
Leonia Public School District
3.5
4.0
867 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Charles Kalender
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
28%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
660
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
32
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
94.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
203:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
35.8%
White
26.1%
Hispanic
26%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black
5.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#40 Best College Prep Public HS in New Jersey
Source: Niche

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 244 Students
New York University 166 Students
Montclair State University 138 Students
Boston University 106 Students
Penn State 85 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 79 Students
Cornell University 78 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 71 Students
Columbia University 70 Students
The College of New Jersey 67 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 109 Students
Business 81 Students
Biology 76 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Nursing 46 Students
Marketing 46 Students
Finance 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Economics 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 204 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/2/2025
Good school overall, solid academics and college preparedness. Diversity is the best part, so many different types of students. Facilities and teachers are great at well.
4.0 Senior
3/18/2024
Leonia High School is pretty good overall, but it is lacking in certain areas. Although the teachers are good for the most part, there are still many that are not quality educators that cause their students to struggle in the following years. I myself experienced this with my Spanish teacher in sophomore year - her class was enjoyable because she made it lively and entertaining, but I struggled immensely in my junior year Spanish class as a result of. my lack of knowledge from the previous year. Teachers like this are common in Leonia High School which is unfortunate.
4.0 Senior
4/16/2023
Pros: - A lot of great,funny, and informative teachers. - Many students are serious about their studies. - Fun sports and clubs to choose from. Cons: - Lack of money to pay for new school equipment compared to other schools. - Doesn't have any IB classes if you're planning on taking them; only AP courses. - If you apply for the STEM Academy, you need to wake up very early. Overall, the school is definitely trying to improve for the staff and students. There is younger staff that are working, and they can relate to the students a little more, making the classes interesting. There are also fun "field" trips to different states and countries such as music trips and DECA. If you're interested in using advanced equipment, expensive instruments, or high-end softwares, this is not really the place to learn for you. If you're interested in AP classes, new friends, and teachers that email back quickly, then I would recommend this school to you.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/8/2023
I have 4 kids in the school system. One just graduated from the high school. I generally find the school to be excellent and can handle a wide variety of students.
5.0 student
9/13/2021
I'm a rising Senior at Leonia High and I'm happy so happy about my experience thus far. The teachers are motivated, kind, and want to see everyone succeed. We have many academies, a great sports program, and all the resources needed to excel. Many of my older friends have gone on to very competitive...
5.0 other
4/25/2019
Amazing staff, teachers, and resources for any student to succeed. Small school atmosphere with great facilities and motivated teachers and students. A gem of a school.
1.0 student
3/21/2019
The school only cares about its ratings and nothing else. The staff and the principal are inconsiderate and rude. There are no opportunities as compared to other schools in New Jersey. The bathrooms are not clean, hallways not monitored and the library is the not quiet at all. The school does not pr...

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Leonia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Leonia, NJ, in the Leonia neighborhood, and is served by the Leonia Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 867 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Leonia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $833,744. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bogota Junior/Senior High School, Fort Lee High School, Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School, and more. Learn more about what Leonia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Leonia High School.

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