Tenafly High School

Tenafly High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
19 Columbus Dr,  Tenafly, NJ
Tenafly Public School District
4.0
4.5
1,185 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. James Morrison
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
100%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
107
Part Time Teachers
1
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1400
Math
710
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
82%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
89.1%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
177:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.1%
White
51%
Asian or Pacific Islander
33.4%
Hispanic
9.9%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
1.3%

School Rankings

#14 Best College Prep Public HS in New Jersey
#16 Best Public HS in New Jersey
#35 Best HS For Stem 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 247 Students
New York University 234 Students
Boston University 197 Students
Northeastern University 165 Students
Cornell University 139 Students
Penn State 130 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 101 Students
University of Pennsylvania 101 Students
Tufts University 88 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 87 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 187 Students
Biology 135 Students
Psychology 127 Students
Computer Science 79 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 71 Students
Finance 69 Students
Political Science and Government 67 Students
Economics 64 Students
Pre-Law Studies 45 Students
Communications 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 138 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/14/2024
Tenafly High School is a very prestige school that readily arms its students in preparing them for the future. The staff involvement and available resources that students easily have access to is amazing.
5.0 Senior
12/14/2023
It is a great school academically, with a lot of opportunities to be involved in the community, and many clubs. The school really prepares you for college and it has a lot of learning opportunities.
5.0 Senior
5/1/2023
Spent four amazing years here, amazing environment when it comes to learning and overall social life. Nice classmates who are in no way in the way of your learning or being rude.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/27/2023
one of the best schools in NJ and NY. My two children graduated from THS nothing to complain.Highly recommend Tenafly High School
5.0 parent
12/4/2022
This is one of the best schools in the country. I am very impressed with the teachers that I have interacted with and I am very satisfied with the rigor of the AP and Honors courses. My daughter is a sophomore and she appreciates not just the dedication of the teachers, but also the dedication of al...
5.0 parent
9/18/2019
Tenafly is a wonderful school that provides an inclusive environment for all and to maximize their academic potential. The teachers are great and put in a lot of time to help their students. You will see that many students graduate from THS and go on to outstanding colleges.
5.0 parent
6/27/2017
My daughter just graduated from THS in 2017 with Highest Honors and 3 awards for literature, theater and music. The school is very supportive of the performing arts and provides many channels in expressing it. The STEM track is also strong for those who are more technically inclined. She ended up wi...

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Tenafly High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tenafly, NJ, in the Tenafly neighborhood, and is served by the Tenafly Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,185 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Tenafly High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1400 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,756,272. Discover additional schools in the area, like Merritt Memorial School, Cresskill High School, Dumont High School, and more. Learn more about what Tenafly has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tenafly High School.

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