Harrison High School

Summary:

Harrison High School is a public high school in Harrison, New Jersey, serving 716 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Harrison Public Schools district, which is ranked 469 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harrison High School faces several challenges, including a student population that is 82.82% Hispanic, significantly higher than the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state average and nearby schools like Essex County Newark Technical and Science Park High School, both of which outperform Harrison High School. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 94.9% in 2017-2018 to 86.4% in 2021-2022, and its chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, reaching as high as 19.0% in 2018-2019.

Harrison High School's performance varies across different student subgroups, with the school ranking relatively well for its English Language Learner and Special Education students, but struggling with its Hispanic and White student populations. Additionally, over 80% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic disadvantage. Despite the school's challenges, its per-student spending of $13,368 in 2018-2019 was higher than the state average, suggesting that funding alone may not be the primary driver of the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 401 Kingsland Avenue
       Harrison, NJ  07029-1405


(973) 482-5050

District: Harrison Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
280th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,368 Help


Feeder schools for Harrison High School:

Elementary:    Hamilton Intermediate School
    Lincoln Elementary School
Middle:    Washington Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  716

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.8%
White:
9.5%
Asian:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harrison High School ranks worse than 66.4% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.33. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Harrison High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 (82.8%), White (9.5%), Asian (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrison High School is 14. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrison High School is $13,368.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Harrison High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison High School 280th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Harrison High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Harrison Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison Public Schools 469th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harrison High School

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Rank History for all students at Harrison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.65 208th 343 39.4%
2004 39.45 258th 348 25.9%
2005 16.87 306th 351 12.8%
2006 33.54 277th 357 22.4%
2007 35.25 276th 361 23.5%
2008 8.79 325th 359 9.5%
2009 38.53 271st 370 26.8%
2010 36.04 291st 371 21.6%
2011 35.88 287th 378 24.1%
2012 43.67 276th 388 28.9%
2013 32.37 313th 396 21.0%
2014 38.94 316th 411 23.1%
2015 19.21 364th 406 10.3%
2016 22.18 342nd 409 16.4%
2017 22.10 330th 411 19.7%
2018 29.81 290th 415 30.1%
2019 20.39 324th 416 22.1%
2021 12.23 374th 405 7.7%
2022 24.50 305th 415 26.5%
2023 29.33 280th 422 33.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harrison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.47 82nd 146 43.8%
2019 27.27 110th 138 20.3%
2021 39.18 51st 101 49.5%
2022 36.25 67th 137 51.1%
2023 38.05 84th 161 47.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harrison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.08 266th 355 25.1%
2019 29.27 238th 349 31.8%
2021 40.11 177th 333 46.8%
2022 45.05 141st 344 59.0%
2023 54.43 101st 339 70.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.75 127th 345 63.2%
2019 32.03 231st 347 33.4%
2021 25.58 275th 326 15.6%
2022 46.22 133rd 324 59.0%
2023 47.09 114th 344 66.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Harrison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.82 292nd 403 27.5%
2019 18.26 326th 408 20.1%
2021 11.89 374th 402 7.0%
2022 20.25 328th 414 20.8%
2023 28.98 271st 416 34.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Harrison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.68 270th 405 33.3%
2019 16.69 334th 407 17.9%
2021 14.70 365th 402 9.2%
2022 33.46 228th 410 44.4%
2023 33.49 231st 414 44.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harrison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.07 207th 368 43.8%
2019 27.46 266th 364 26.9%
2021 20.78 338th 374 9.6%
2022 35.05 219th 382 42.7%
2023 38.27 198th 385 48.6%
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Rank History for White students at Harrison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.88 223rd 340 34.4%
2019 8.97 315th 339 7.1%
2021 11.08 322nd 336 4.2%
2022 31.83 212th 335 36.7%
2023 34.22 190th 335 43.3%
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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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harrison High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 581 1 16 137 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1989 461 1 17 203 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1990 412 1 18 215 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1991 430 1 22 241 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1992 385 1 31 251 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1993 397 1 36 280 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1994 377 1 30 297 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1995 344 2 26 309 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1996 344 2 26 309 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1998 316 2 34 354 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1999 295 3 30 366 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2000 310 5 39 337 0 n/a n/a 2 693
2001 289 5 39 377 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2002 243 3 44 449 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2003 243 3 44 449 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2004 240 6 35 438 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2005 229 2 31 427 0 n/a n/a 0 689
2006 200 2 27 406 2 n/a n/a 0 637
2007 204 4 28 415 3 n/a n/a 0 654
2008 203 8 25 405 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2009 207 6 23 376 0 0 0 0 612
2010 220 6 23 397 0 0 0 0 646
2011 190 11 24 399 0 0 0 0 624
2012 180 15 29 429 0 0 1 0 654
2013 164 16 34 438 1 1 1 0 655
2014 148 25 33 461 1 1 1 0 670
2015 148 17 31 500 0 1 1 0 698
2016 148 15 21 496 0 1 1 0 682
2017 132 11 24 540 0 1 1 0 709
2018 132 13 28 537 0 1 1 0 712
2019 116 12 25 535 0 2 2 0 692
2020 97 12 29 550 0 1 4 0 693
2021 95 16 32 523 1 1 3 0 671
2022 85 22 32 553 1 1 3 1 698
2023 68 21 29 593 1 1 2 1 716

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 Harrison High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 735 42.0 17.5 n/a
1989 682 45.0 15.1 n/a
1990 646 44.0 14.6 n/a
1991 694 48.0 14.4 15
1992 668 47.0 14.2 15.1
1993 714 45.2 15.8 7.8
1994 705 44.0 16.0 5.4
1995 681 45.6 14.9 8.8
1996 681 45.6 14.9 8.8
1998 706 46.6 15.2 9.2
1999 694 45.6 15.2 7.8
2000 693 47.6 14.5 5.8
2001 710 49.2 14.4 4.5
2002 739 47.2 15.7 8.1
2003 739 47.2 15.7 8.1
2004 719 46.8 15.4 25.6
2005 689 48.8 14.1 n/a
2006 637 50.2 12.7 46.3
2007 654 50.2 13.0 50.6
2008 641 45.0 14.2 65.2
2009 612 45.1 12.2 71.2
2010 646 48.0 13.4 77.2
2011 624 51.5 12.1 77.7
2012 654 53.8 12.1 81
2013 655 51.1 12.8 84.9
2014 670 52.0 12.8 86.4
2015 698 53.0 13.1 86
2016 682 56.0 12.1 85.5
2017 709 53.2 13.3 82.4
2018 712 54.3 13.1 84.6
2019 692 54.0 12.8 84.4
2020 693 54.0 12.8 84.7
2021 671 54.5 12.3 83.5
2022 698 52.5 13.2 81.1
2023 716 51.0 14.0 81.7

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 Harrison High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 735 42.0 17.5 n/a
1989 682 45.0 15.1 n/a
1990 646 44.0 14.6 n/a
1991 694 48.0 14.4 15
1992 668 47.0 14.2 15.1
1993 714 45.2 15.8 7.8
1994 705 44.0 16.0 5.4
1995 681 45.6 14.9 8.8
1996 681 45.6 14.9 8.8
1998 706 46.6 15.2 9.2
1999 694 45.6 15.2 7.8
2000 693 47.6 14.5 5.8
2001 710 49.2 14.4 4.5
2002 739 47.2 15.7 8.1
2003 739 47.2 15.7 8.1
2004 719 46.8 15.4 25.6
2005 689 48.8 14.1 n/a
2006 637 50.2 12.7 46.3
2007 654 50.2 13.0 50.6
2008 641 45.0 14.2 65.2
2009 612 45.1 12.2 71.2
2010 646 48.0 13.4 77.2
2011 624 51.5 12.1 77.7
2012 654 53.8 12.1 81
2013 655 51.1 12.8 84.9
2014 670 52.0 12.8 86.4
2015 698 53.0 13.1 86
2016 682 56.0 12.1 85.5
2017 709 53.2 13.3 82.4
2018 712 54.3 13.1 84.6
2019 692 54.0 12.8 84.4
2020 693 54.0 12.8 84.7
2021 671 54.5 12.3 83.5
2022 698 52.5 13.2 81.1
2023 716 51.0 14.0 81.7

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 Harrison High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,051 (7.9%) $12,317 (92.1%) $13,368

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrison High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 324th of 416 High schoolsRanks 280th of 422 High schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison High School)3656.9
 20.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Public Schools)3656.9
 20.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Harrison High School)9.510.2
 0.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Harrison Public Schools)9.510.2
 0.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Harrison High School)55.652.4
 3.2%
   9th Grade Geometry (Harrison Public Schools)55.652.4
 3.2%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
10th Grade Algebra I (Harrison High School)9.55.9
 3.6%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Harrison Public Schools)9.55.9
 3.6%
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Harrison High School)9.59.8
 0.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Harrison Public Schools)18.216.1
 2.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Harrison High School)13.452.4
 39%
   End of Course Geometry (Harrison Public Schools)13.452.4
 39%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students692716
 3.5%
African American1221
 75%
American Indian01
Asian2529
 16%
Hispanic535593
 10.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White11668
 41.4%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.4%81.7%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 716 students attended Harrison High School.

Harrison High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hamilton Intermediate School
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School
Middle : Washington Middle School

Students at Harrison High School are 83% Hispanic, 9% White, 4% Asian, 3% African American.

Harrison High School ranks 280th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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.

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