Bergen County Academies

Summary:

Bergen County Academies is a highly prestigious public high school located in Hackensack, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of over 1,200 students. This school is part of the Hackensack School District, which is ranked 13th out of 615 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bergen County Academies consistently ranks among the top high schools in New Jersey, often placing in the top 10 or 15 schools statewide. The school's exceptional academic performance is evident, with 100% of 9th-grade students proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.1%. In Algebra I, 98.1% of 9th-grade students were proficient or better, far exceeding the state average of 19.2%. The school's diverse student population includes a significant Asian student population (55.65%) and a relatively balanced representation of other racial groups, including White (33.06%), Hispanic (7.26%), and African American (3.67%) students.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Dwight Morrow High School/Academies@Englewood, which is located just 2.69 miles away, Bergen County Academies stands out as a clear academic leader. Dwight Morrow High School/Academies@Englewood has significantly lower academic performance, with only 51.1% of 9th-grade students proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts and just 4% proficient or better in NJSLA/Algebra I for 10th grade. Despite its academic excellence, Bergen County Academies serves a diverse socioeconomic population, with a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients, ranging from 2.77% to 6.09% in recent years.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 200 Hackensack Avenue
       Hackensack, NJ  07601-6110


(201) 343-6000

District: Bergen County Vocational Technical School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
10th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,595 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  1,116

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
55.6%
White:
33.1%
Hispanic:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.1% Help


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Compare Details Bergen County Academies ranks better than 97.6% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.75. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bergen County Academies who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Bergen County Academies has the largest high school student body size in the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (55.6%), White (33.1%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bergen County Academies is 11.9. 3 high schools in the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Bergen County Academies employs 93.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bergen County Academies is $18,595, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bergen County Academies:

SchoolDigger ranks Bergen County Academies 10th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Bergen County Academies in the ranking list.)

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Bergen County Vocational Technical School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bergen County Vocational Technical School District 13th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bergen County Academies

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Rank History for all students at Bergen County Academies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.15 122nd 343 64.4%
2004 89.98 9th 348 97.4%
2005 88.82 1st 351 99.7%
2006 87.69 1st 357 99.7%
2007 89.19 1st 361 99.7%
2008 89.50 1st 359 99.7%
2009 88.59 1st 370 99.7%
2010 86.18 11th 371 97.0%
2011 87.13 1st 378 99.7%
2012 85.29 1st 388 99.7%
2013 84.81 1st 396 99.7%
2014 83.75 1st 411 99.8%
2015 94.66 13th 406 96.8%
2016 93.64 16th 409 96.1%
2017 95.25 14th 411 96.6%
2018 95.44 13th 415 96.9%
2019 93.70 8th 416 98.1%
2022 93.19 13th 415 96.9%
2023 93.75 10th 422 97.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bergen County Academies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.77 4th 345 98.8%
2019 99.18 4th 347 98.8%
2023 99.96 2nd 344 99.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Bergen County Academies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.40 3rd 403 99.3%
2019 95.04 4th 408 99.0%
2022 95.66 8th 414 98.1%
2023 95.01 7th 416 98.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bergen County Academies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.43 2nd 405 99.5%
2019 96.77 4th 407 99.0%
2022 95.74 9th 410 97.8%
2023 95.56 9th 414 97.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bergen County Academies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.25 2nd 198 99.0%
2019 87.68 7th 191 96.3%
2022 89.16 8th 175 95.4%
2023 90.20 5th 172 97.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Bergen County Academies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.94 1st 250 99.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bergen County Academies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.70 5th 368 98.6%
2019 99.52 2nd 364 99.5%
2021 99.92 4th 374 98.9%
2023 100.00 1st 385 99.7%
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Rank History for White students at Bergen County Academies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.68 2nd 340 99.4%
2019 96.71 1st 339 99.7%
2022 96.36 7th 335 97.9%
2023 96.37 6th 335 98.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bergen County Academies

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 642 69 5 60 5 n/a n/a 0 781
1989 505 83 8 60 3 n/a n/a 0 659
1990 571 80 5 45 7 n/a n/a 0 708
1991 465 98 6 40 6 n/a n/a 0 615
1992 450 92 6 29 4 n/a n/a 0 581
1993 421 77 19 20 3 n/a n/a 0 540
1994 437 79 32 30 6 n/a n/a 0 584
1995 452 81 68 87 2 n/a n/a 0 690
1996 452 81 68 87 2 n/a n/a 0 690
1998 453 58 105 94 41 n/a n/a 0 751
1999 101 28 1 44 8 n/a n/a 0 182
2000 478 38 230 65 4 n/a n/a 0 815
2001 588 37 352 54 1 n/a n/a 0 1032
2002 599 34 429 53 1 n/a n/a 0 1116
2003 599 34 429 53 1 n/a n/a 0 1116
2004 589 27 438 54 0 n/a n/a 0 1108
2005 582 26 456 57 1 n/a n/a 0 1122
2006 579 21 449 53 2 n/a n/a 0 1104
2007 560 26 429 53 4 n/a n/a 0 1072
2008 539 30 425 51 5 n/a n/a 0 1050
2009 512 33 422 47 1 7 0 0 1022
2010 528 39 433 42 0 7 0 0 1049
2011 523 27 452 58 0 6 2 0 1068
2012 496 26 462 69 0 5 13 0 1071
2013 474 20 465 72 0 4 27 0 1062
2014 442 13 500 68 0 2 35 0 1060
2015 400 12 521 65 0 1 45 0 1044
2016 377 14 549 68 1 1 49 0 1059
2017 360 14 572 69 1 0 53 0 1069
2018 382 15 559 83 1 1 57 0 1098
2019 415 26 564 85 0 8 0 0 1098
2020 408 32 553 86 0 7 0 0 1086
2021 415 32 579 88 0 4 0 0 1118
2022 396 38 583 88 0 4 0 0 1109
2023 369 41 621 81 0 4 0 0 1116

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 Bergen County Academies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 781 67.0 11.6 n/a
1989 659 67.0 9.8 n/a
1990 708 67.0 10.5 4.2
1991 615 75.0 8.2 7.3
1992 581 69.0 8.4 7.7
1993 540 70.3 7.7 13.1
1994 584 80.6 7.2 12.5
1995 690 95.5 7.2 12
1996 690 95.5 7.2 12
1998 751 83.0 9.0 9.6
1999 182 80.7 2.3 26.4
2000 815 99.5 8.2 8
2001 1032 99.7 10.4 0
2002 1116 105.1 10.6 1.6
2003 1116 105.1 10.6 1.6
2004 1108 99.7 11.1 2.3
2005 1122 97.4 11.5 n/a
2006 1104 95.8 11.5 1.5
2007 1072 92.0 11.7 1.7
2008 1050 88.0 11.9 1.9
2009 1022 87.1 11.2 2.3
2010 1049 94.0 11.1 3.2
2011 1068 92.8 11.5 3.9
2012 1071 97.7 10.9 3
2013 1062 91.9 11.5 2.9
2014 1060 90.4 11.7 4.2
2015 1044 94.0 11.1 4.8
2016 1059 94.0 11.2 4.2
2017 1069 95.0 11.2 4.7
2018 1098 93.0 11.8 4.6
2019 1098 95.8 11.4 5.1
2020 1086 96.3 11.2 5.1
2021 1118 93.9 11.8 2.8
2022 1109 93.6 11.8 3.8
2023 1116 93.6 11.9 6.1

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 Bergen County Academies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 781 67.0 11.6 n/a
1989 659 67.0 9.8 n/a
1990 708 67.0 10.5 4.2
1991 615 75.0 8.2 7.3
1992 581 69.0 8.4 7.7
1993 540 70.3 7.7 13.1
1994 584 80.6 7.2 12.5
1995 690 95.5 7.2 12
1996 690 95.5 7.2 12
1998 751 83.0 9.0 9.6
1999 182 80.7 2.3 26.4
2000 815 99.5 8.2 8
2001 1032 99.7 10.4 0
2002 1116 105.1 10.6 1.6
2003 1116 105.1 10.6 1.6
2004 1108 99.7 11.1 2.3
2005 1122 97.4 11.5 n/a
2006 1104 95.8 11.5 1.5
2007 1072 92.0 11.7 1.7
2008 1050 88.0 11.9 1.9
2009 1022 87.1 11.2 2.3
2010 1049 94.0 11.1 3.2
2011 1068 92.8 11.5 3.9
2012 1071 97.7 10.9 3
2013 1062 91.9 11.5 2.9
2014 1060 90.4 11.7 4.2
2015 1044 94.0 11.1 4.8
2016 1059 94.0 11.2 4.2
2017 1069 95.0 11.2 4.7
2018 1098 93.0 11.8 4.6
2019 1098 95.8 11.4 5.1
2020 1086 96.3 11.2 5.1
2021 1118 93.9 11.8 2.8
2022 1109 93.6 11.8 3.8
2023 1116 93.6 11.9 6.1

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 Bergen County Academies

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $163 (0.9%) $18,432 (99.1%) $18,595

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bergen County Academies

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 8th of 416 High schoolsRanks 10th of 422 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Bergen County Academies)99.6100
 0.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Bergen County Vocational Technical School District)95.894.5
 1.3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra II (Bergen County Academies)10099.1
 0.9%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Bergen County Vocational Technical School District)98.697.6
 1%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
End of Course Algebra II (Bergen County Academies)99.699.1
 0.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Bergen County Vocational Technical School District)97.797.6
 0.1%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10981116
 1.6%
African American2641
 57.7%
American Indian00
Asian564621
 10.1%
Hispanic8581
 4.7%
Pacific Islander84
 50%
White415369
 11.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.1%6.1%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bergen County Academies

Yes! Bergen County Academies is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 10th of 422 New Jersey high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,116 students attended Bergen County Academies.

Students at Bergen County Academies are 56% Asian, 33% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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