Bayonne Alternative High School

Summary:

Bayonne Alternative High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the Bayonne School District in New Jersey, with an enrollment of 180 students, significantly smaller than the district's main high school, Bayonne High School, which has 2,656 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 45% Hispanic, 26.11% African American, and 22.78% White students.

Bayonne Alternative High School faces significant challenges, with 0% of students proficient or better in NJSLA English Language Arts and Algebra I assessments, compared to 46.7% and 23.6% for the Bayonne School District, respectively. The school has consistently low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 29% to 42.2% over the past five years, in stark contrast to the 90.8% graduation rate at Bayonne High School. Additionally, Bayonne Alternative High School has high dropout rates, ranging from 9.9% to 29.1% over the past five years, while Bayonne High School has a 0% dropout rate.

When compared to other nearby high schools, such as County Prep High School, which is located just 4.69 miles away and has significantly higher academic performance, a 99.6% graduation rate, and a 0% dropout rate, Bayonne Alternative High School stands out as the lowest-performing. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Bayonne Alternative High School, ranging from 52.48% to 58.33% over the past three years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's challenges. Implementing targeted interventions, such as academic support programs, counseling services, and dropout prevention strategies, could be crucial in improving the school's performance and providing its students with the resources they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

669 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002

(201) 858-5895

District: Bayonne School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,464

Student/teacher ratio: 332.0

Number of students: 166

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.6%

African American:

29.5%

White:

22.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bayonne Alternative High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.16. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bayonne Alternative High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bayonne Alternative High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.6%), African American (29.5%), White (22.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bayonne Alternative High School is 332. (See more...)

Compare Bayonne Alternative High School employs 0.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bayonne Alternative High School is $10,464.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bayonne Alternative High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bayonne School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayonne School District 352^nd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bayonne Alternative High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2019	5.38	415^th	416	0.2%
2021	28.48	280^th	405	30.9%
2023	6.16	422^nd	422	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bayonne Alternative High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	20	18	3	50	0	0	1	0	92
2020	22	15	4	54	0	0	4	0	99
2021	33	23	3	77	0	0	5	0	141
2022	34	30	2	81	0	0	4	0	151
2023	41	47	0	81	1	2	8	0	180
2024	37	49	2	69	1	2	5	1	166

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bayonne Alternative High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	92	n/a	n/a	58.7
2020	99	n/a	n/a	57.6
2021	141	n/a	n/a	52.5
2022	151	n/a	n/a	56.3
2023	180	0.5	360.0	58.3
2024	166	0.5	332.0	45.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bayonne Alternative High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	92	n/a	n/a	58.7
2020	99	n/a	n/a	57.6
2021	141	n/a	n/a	52.5
2022	151	n/a	n/a	56.3
2023	180	0.5	360.0	58.3
2024	166	0.5	332.0	45.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bayonne Alternative High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,464

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bayonne Alternative High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 415^th of 416 High schools	Ranks 422^nd of 422 High schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Bayonne Alternative High School)	0	0
9th Grade Algebra I (Bayonne School District)	23.5	13.9	9.6%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.2	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Bayonne Alternative High School)	0	0
End of Course Algebra I (Bayonne School District)	34.2	23.6	10.6%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35.1	8.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	92	180	95.7%
African American	18	47	161.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	50	81	62%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	20	41	105%
Two or More Races	1	8	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.7%	58.3%	0.4%

Schools Near Bayonne Alternative High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)				NJSLA Mathematics (2024)		NJSLA Algebra I (2024)			NJSLA Geometry (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry 10th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bayonne High School	Public	9-12	669 Avenue A	Bayonne	07002	Hudson County	Bayonne School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 858-5900	2,832	223	12.6	60.3%	1,090 (38.5%)	466 (16.5%)	974 (34.4%)	179 (6.3%)	19 (0.7%)	12 (0.4%)	88 (3.1%)	37.8	226^th of 426 public high schools	46.9%		34.6	243^rd of 422 public high schools	42.4%	17		17.4				56.5			22.2	10.0	21.9	57.7		57.7	$11,865	$143	$11,722
Bayonne Alternative High School	Public	9-12	669 Avenue A	Bayonne	07002	Hudson County	Bayonne School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 858-5895	166	1	332.0	45.8%	37 (22.3%)	49 (29.5%)	69 (41.6%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	5 (3.0%)								(n/a)															$10,464		$10,464
Bayonne Academy	Public	9-12	669 Avenue A	Bayonne	07094	Hudson County	Hudson County Schools of Technology School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 662-6705	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Infinity Institute	Public	6-12	193 Old Bergen Road	Jersey City	07305	Hudson County	Jersey City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 915-1404	288	26	11.0	57.6%	77 (26.7%)	33 (11.5%)	42 (14.6%)	122 (42.4%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	9 (3.1%)	97.2	2^nd of 426 public high schools	99.5%		96.8	2^nd of 422 public high schools	99.5%		85.7	72.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0		100.0	90.9		90.9	$9,826	$349	$9,477
Simon Youth Academy	Public	9-12	651 Kapkowski Road	Elizabeth	07201	Union County	Union County Vocational-Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 889-2900	12	1	12.0		3 (25.0%)	1 (8.3%)	8 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$24,606	$44	$24,562
University Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	275 West Side Avenue	Jersey City	07305	Hudson County	University Academy Charter High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 200-3200	433	36	12.0	82.7%	16 (3.7%)	261 (60.3%)	126 (29.1%)	30 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.9	334^th of 426 public high schools	21.6%		16.7	353^rd of 422 public high schools	16.4%	19		4.9				44.3			14.4		14.4				$12,934	$898	$12,036
Innovation High School	Public	9-12	239 Bergen Avenue	Jersey City	07305	Hudson County	Jersey City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 915-1504	286	28	9.7	56.6%	54 (18.9%)	85 (29.7%)	84 (29.4%)	54 (18.9%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	32.2	258^th of 426 public high schools	39.4%		31.1	266^th of 422 public high schools	37.0%	8		13.6				69.1			6.1		6.1	13.3		11.8	$9,809	$344	$9,465
Henry Snyder High School	Public	9-12	239 Bergen Ave	Jersey City	07305	Hudson County	Jersey City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 915-6600	747	69	10.8	59.4%	16 (2.1%)	456 (61.0%)	228 (30.5%)	29 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.9%)	4 (0.5%)	9.9	405^th of 426 public high schools	4.9%		11.2	397^th of 422 public high schools	5.9%	8		11.6				13.8			1.4		1.4				$12,551	$328	$12,223
Northern State Prison	Public	9-12	168 Frontage Road	Newark	07114	Essex County	Office Of Educational Services Department Of Corrections	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 578-2034	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
East Side High School	Public	9-12	238 Van Buren St	Newark	07105	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 465-4900	2,110	137	15.4	71.6%	354 (16.8%)	104 (4.9%)	1,641 (77.8%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	12.5	388^th of 426 public high schools	8.9%		11.8	393^rd of 422 public high schools	6.9%	5		5.1				24.0			7.0		7.0	32.4	3.0	18.5	$9,351	$541	$8,810

Frequently Asked Questions about Bayonne Alternative High School

What district is Bayonne Alternative High School in?

Bayonne School District

How many students attend Bayonne Alternative High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 166 students attended Bayonne Alternative High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bayonne Alternative High School?

Students at Bayonne Alternative High School are 42% Hispanic, 30% African American, 22% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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