Henry P. Becton Regional High School

Summary:

Henry P. Becton Regional High School is a public high school in East Rutherford, New Jersey, serving 771 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District, which is ranked 337 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Becton Regional's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 159th to 292nd out of New Jersey high schools and its rating varying between 3 and 2 stars. Compared to nearby schools, Becton Regional ranks lower than Hasbrouck Heights High School (4-star rating) and Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (5-star rating), but higher than Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering, Passaic Preparatory Academy, and Passaic High School No. 12 (0-2 star ratings).

Becton Regional's student performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts generally better than the state average, but lower than the state averages in mathematics and science. The school's graduation and dropout rates, however, have been consistently strong, comparable to nearby high-performing schools. Additionally, Becton Regional has seen a decrease in the percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients, indicating a shift in the school's socioeconomic makeup.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 120 Paterson Avenue
       East Rutherford, NJ  07073


(201) 935-3007

District: Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
202nd of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,979 Help


Feeder schools for Henry P. Becton Regional High School:

Elementary:    Carlstadt Public School
    McKenzie School
Middle:    Alfred S. Faust Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  771

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.5%
White:
37.4%
Asian:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.5% Help


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Compare Details Henry P. Becton Regional High School ranks better than 52.6% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.15. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Henry P. Becton Regional High School 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.5%), White (37.4%), Asian (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry P. Becton Regional High School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Henry P. Becton Regional High School employs 58.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry P. Becton Regional High School is $16,979.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henry P. Becton Regional High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry P. Becton Regional High School 202nd of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Henry P. Becton Regional High School in the ranking list.)

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Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District 337th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Henry P. Becton Regional High School

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Rank History for all students at Henry P. Becton Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.32 174th 343 49.3%
2004 53.40 203rd 348 41.7%
2005 60.57 177th 351 49.6%
2006 57.97 198th 357 44.5%
2007 45.05 244th 361 32.4%
2008 66.21 151st 359 57.9%
2009 65.24 161st 370 56.5%
2010 59.36 195th 371 47.4%
2011 55.02 225th 378 40.5%
2012 47.79 259th 388 33.2%
2013 45.32 278th 396 29.8%
2014 50.58 278th 411 32.4%
2015 41.06 197th 406 51.5%
2016 44.26 192nd 409 53.1%
2017 36.44 240th 411 41.6%
2018 38.54 225th 415 45.8%
2019 25.73 292nd 416 29.8%
2021 38.94 208th 405 48.6%
2022 33.33 255th 415 38.6%
2023 49.82 159th 422 62.3%
2024 43.15 202nd 426 52.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Henry P. Becton Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.59 81st 179 54.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Henry P. Becton Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.12 120th 355 66.2%
2019 31.80 223rd 349 36.1%
2021 39.83 182nd 333 45.3%
2022 39.55 164th 344 52.3%
2023 32.55 202nd 339 40.4%
2024 41.12 174th 349 50.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henry P. Becton Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.25 81st 345 76.5%
2019 40.09 181st 347 47.8%
2021 64.71 45th 326 86.2%
2022 47.67 123rd 324 62.0%
2023 47.59 107th 344 68.9%
2024 61.89 57th 350 83.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Henry P. Becton Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.77 179th 403 55.6%
2019 28.58 277th 408 32.1%
2021 37.80 225th 402 44.0%
2022 33.47 245th 414 40.8%
2023 42.35 198th 416 52.4%
2024 44.28 184th 416 55.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Henry P. Becton Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.48 218th 405 46.2%
2019 25.96 280th 407 31.2%
2021 40.66 202nd 402 49.8%
2022 29.52 254th 410 38.0%
2023 38.12 203rd 414 51.0%
2024 35.93 224th 415 46.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Henry P. Becton Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.69 133rd 198 32.8%
2019 14.07 175th 191 8.4%
2021 28.95 132nd 165 20.0%
2022 30.68 125th 175 28.6%
2023 45.93 85th 172 50.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Henry P. Becton Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.28 36th 247 85.4%
2022 41.06 122nd 256 52.3%
2023 62.51 47th 250 81.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Henry P. Becton Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.38 154th 368 58.2%
2019 37.53 209th 364 42.6%
2021 52.61 137th 374 63.4%
2022 38.13 205th 382 46.3%
2023 37.42 204th 385 47.0%
2024 50.92 151st 394 61.7%
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Rank History for White students at Henry P. Becton Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.57 208th 340 38.8%
2019 15.49 291st 339 14.2%
2021 21.23 284th 336 15.5%
2022 25.83 243rd 335 27.5%
2023 33.46 194th 335 42.1%
2024 40.96 166th 337 50.7%
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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.

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Henry P. Becton Regional High School Test Scores
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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Open Quote This school pretends to give a well-rounded education to its students, but the test scores are low because the students are not learning. My child went here and was passed on and on even though he was struggling. He couldn’t make it in college because he wasn’t prepared. My youngest attends here now and it’s even worse. Bullying, homophobic slurs in the hallways, the administration does nothing. They are busy building culinary programs and tech wings when the students are failing English and math. They failed the state report for schools because the education is so bad and a large percentage of their graduates drop out of college. There is a reason. Just look at the data and you will see the truth. Don’t trust the PR lies of the administration. Send your children to the tech school or academies, if you can. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Henry P. Becton Regional High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 389 9 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1989 353 8 11 18 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1990 338 12 13 12 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1991 345 7 23 21 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1992 326 12 38 31 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1993 329 14 42 31 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 310 17 44 39 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1995 318 23 42 36 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1996 318 23 42 36 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1998 353 27 55 49 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1999 325 24 50 47 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2000 354 18 52 48 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2001 344 18 48 46 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 347 20 70 75 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2003 347 20 70 75 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2004 348 24 65 91 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2005 353 25 56 99 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2006 338 25 58 130 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2007 317 23 58 125 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2008 319 34 51 120 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2009 347 25 44 153 0 1 0 0 570
2010 304 23 47 137 0 1 2 0 514
2011 293 28 35 128 1 1 2 0 488
2012 274 28 41 153 1 3 3 0 503
2013 273 29 41 161 0 0 0 0 504
2014 262 33 43 160 0 0 0 0 498
2015 243 37 49 167 0 0 0 0 496
2016 222 33 49 163 0 1 0 0 468
2017 231 37 51 155 0 1 0 0 475
2018 236 33 45 161 0 1 3 0 479
2019 237 28 50 170 1 1 4 0 491
2020 257 34 58 172 1 0 3 0 525
2021 263 41 56 211 2 1 2 0 576
2022 284 52 73 238 3 1 2 0 653
2023 288 64 90 320 2 1 6 0 771

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 Henry P. Becton Regional High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 427 37.0 11.5 n/a
1989 390 34.0 11.4 n/a
1990 375 33.0 11.3 2.1
1991 396 35.0 11.3 3
1992 407 35.0 11.6 5.4
1993 416 36.4 11.4 7.5
1994 410 36.4 11.3 4.9
1995 419 38.5 10.9 9.5
1996 419 38.5 10.9 9.5
1998 484 38.9 12.4 8.7
1999 447 38.9 11.5 9.4
2000 472 42.0 11.2 12.9
2001 456 41.7 10.9 11.6
2002 512 45.4 11.3 14.3
2003 512 45.4 11.3 14.3
2004 528 45.1 11.7 13.6
2005 533 46.5 11.5 n/a
2006 551 46.5 11.8 18
2007 523 46.2 11.3 18.5
2008 524 44.0 11.9 17.4
2009 570 46.1 12.4 15.4
2010 514 45.0 11.4 23.3
2011 488 34.0 14.3 22.3
2012 503 35.9 14.0 28
2013 504 39.6 12.7 30.4
2014 498 39.6 12.5 31.3
2015 496 35.0 14.1 33.5
2016 468 39.0 12.0 27.8
2017 475 38.2 12.4 34.1
2018 479 37.2 12.8 33.2
2019 491 37.2 13.1 37.1
2020 525 39.6 13.2 36.4
2021 576 45.1 12.7 31.8
2022 653 51.1 12.7 26.3
2023 771 58.5 13.1 21.5

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 Henry P. Becton Regional High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 427 37.0 11.5 n/a
1989 390 34.0 11.4 n/a
1990 375 33.0 11.3 2.1
1991 396 35.0 11.3 3
1992 407 35.0 11.6 5.4
1993 416 36.4 11.4 7.5
1994 410 36.4 11.3 4.9
1995 419 38.5 10.9 9.5
1996 419 38.5 10.9 9.5
1998 484 38.9 12.4 8.7
1999 447 38.9 11.5 9.4
2000 472 42.0 11.2 12.9
2001 456 41.7 10.9 11.6
2002 512 45.4 11.3 14.3
2003 512 45.4 11.3 14.3
2004 528 45.1 11.7 13.6
2005 533 46.5 11.5 n/a
2006 551 46.5 11.8 18
2007 523 46.2 11.3 18.5
2008 524 44.0 11.9 17.4
2009 570 46.1 12.4 15.4
2010 514 45.0 11.4 23.3
2011 488 34.0 14.3 22.3
2012 503 35.9 14.0 28
2013 504 39.6 12.7 30.4
2014 498 39.6 12.5 31.3
2015 496 35.0 14.1 33.5
2016 468 39.0 12.0 27.8
2017 475 38.2 12.4 34.1
2018 479 37.2 12.8 33.2
2019 491 37.2 13.1 37.1
2020 525 39.6 13.2 36.4
2021 576 45.1 12.7 31.8
2022 653 51.1 12.7 26.3
2023 771 58.5 13.1 21.5

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 Henry P. Becton Regional High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $434 (2.6%) $16,545 (97.4%) $16,979

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry P. Becton Regional High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 292nd of 416 High schoolsRanks 159th of 422 High schools
 32.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Henry P. Becton Regional High School)4153.4
 12.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District)4153.4
 12.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Henry P. Becton Regional High School)13.728.3
 14.6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District)13.728.3
 14.6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Henry P. Becton Regional High School)16.662.1
 45.5%
   9th Grade Geometry (Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District)16.662.1
 45.5%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
10th Grade Algebra I (Henry P. Becton Regional High School)027.5
 27.5%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District)027.5
 27.5%
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
10th Grade Geometry (Henry P. Becton Regional High School)7.10
 7.1%
   10th Grade Geometry (Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District)7.10
 7.1%
   10th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)15.37.7
 7.6%
10th Grade Algebra II (Henry P. Becton Regional High School)31.636.5
 4.9%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District)31.636.5
 4.9%
   10th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)50.835.2
 15.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Henry P. Becton Regional High School)12.127.9
 15.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District)12.127.9
 15.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Henry P. Becton Regional High School)9.560
 50.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District)9.560
 50.5%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Henry P. Becton Regional High School)31.636.5
 4.9%
   End of Course Algebra II (Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District)31.636.5
 4.9%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.357.9
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students491771
 57%
African American2864
 128.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian5090
 80%
Hispanic170320
 88.2%
Pacific Islander11
White237288
 21.5%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.1%21.5%
 15.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Henry P. Becton Regional High School

Henry P. Becton Regional High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carlstadt Public School
Elementary : McKenzie School
Middle : Alfred S. Faust Middle School

Students at Henry P. Becton Regional High School are 42% Hispanic, 37% White, 12% Asian, 8% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 771 students attended Henry P. Becton Regional High School.

Henry P. Becton Regional High School ranks 202nd of 426 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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