Bard Early College High School

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Bard Early College High School ranks 231 st of 426 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bard Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Newark, New Jersey, which is part of the Newark Public School District. With 381 students, the school has consistently outperformed the district and state in academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, 68.9% of Bard's 9th graders were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to 38.1% for the district and 58.1% for the state.

Bard Early College High School also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 85.1% to 98.9% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the district and state averages. The school's dropout rate is also relatively low, ranging from 0.0% to 2.6% in recent years. Bard performs particularly well for its African American and Hispanic student populations, ranking in the top 30-159 out of 250-394 New Jersey high schools in these subgroups over the past few years. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.7% to 28.1% in recent years, are higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby Newark public high schools, such as American History High School, West Side High School, and Central High School, Bard Early College High School outperforms them in academic performance, graduation rates, and student subgroup outcomes. However, it lags behind the highly-ranked Science Park High School, which is also located within the Newark Public School District.

Detail:

Public 9-12

321 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103

(973) 733-8363

District: Newark Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
231^st of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,089

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 382

Racial breakdown:

African American:

66.5%

Hispanic:

28.3%

Asian:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bard Early College High School ranks worse than 54.2% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3^rd among 13 ranked high schools in the Newark Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bard Early College 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.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (66.5%), Hispanic (28.3%), Asian (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bard Early College High School is 12.7, which is the 6^th best among 13 high schools in the Newark Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Bard Early College High School employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bard Early College High School is $10,089. 10 high schools in the Newark Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bard Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bard Early College High School 231^st of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Bard Early College High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Newark Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark Public School District 558^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bard Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Bard Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2014	66.04	166^th	411	59.6%
2015	65.12	69^th	406	83.0%
2016	68.87	56^th	409	86.3%
2017	54.21	141^st	411	65.7%
2018	50.66	156^th	415	62.4%
2019	54.34	149^th	416	64.2%
2021	35.36	231^st	405	43.0%
2022	51.79	147^th	415	64.6%
2023	32.93	254^th	422	39.8%
2024	36.58	231^st	426	45.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bard Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.65	46^th	179	74.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bard Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	73.52	43^rd	345	87.5%
2019	73.97	45^th	347	87.0%
2021	61.79	56^th	326	82.8%
2022	60.66	64^th	324	80.2%
2023	56.87	75^th	344	78.2%
2024	52.54	92^nd	350	73.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Bard Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	47.69	185^th	403	54.1%
2019	45.54	196^th	408	52.0%
2021	36.32	231^st	402	42.5%
2022	51.90	139^th	414	66.4%
2023	27.52	283^rd	416	32.0%
2024	31.60	253^rd	416	39.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Bard Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	42.57	187^th	405	53.8%
2019	45.39	173^rd	407	57.5%
2021	35.34	231^st	402	42.5%
2022	44.15	171^st	410	58.3%
2023	42.97	174^th	414	58.0%
2024	30.18	257^th	415	38.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Bard Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	75.90	35^th	266	86.8%
2019	79.27	23^rd	254	90.9%
2021	70.12	40^th	247	83.8%
2022	72.87	30^th	256	88.3%
2023	50.28	77^th	250	69.2%
2024	62.19	48^th	260	81.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bard Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	63.94	81^st	368	78.0%
2019	67.76	77^th	364	78.8%
2021	43.52	183^rd	374	51.1%
2022	63.08	78^th	382	79.6%
2023	54.48	123^rd	385	68.1%
2024	49.09	159^th	394	59.6%

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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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bard Early College High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	3	54	0	13	0	0	0	70
2013	7	145	3	38	0	0	0	193
2014	10	180	4	47	0	0	0	241
2015	10	220	5	65	0	0	0	300
2016	9	217	5	71	0	1	0	303
2017	10	211	6	78	0	1	0	306
2018	12	219	7	116	0	1	0	355
2019	13	252	6	121	0	1	0	393
2020	7	259	6	115	0	0	0	387
2021	8	279	4	114	0	1	0	406
2022	8	263	6	100	2	2	0	381
2023	6	257	5	108	2	3	0	381
2024	3	254	8	108	1	5	3	382

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 Bard Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	70	9.9	7.0	50
2013	193	21.0	9.1	76.7
2014	241	24.0	10.0	73.9
2015	300	26.0	11.5	74
2016	303	25.0	12.1	69
2017	306	22.0	13.9	70.3
2018	355	25.0	14.2	67.3
2019	393	27.0	14.5	66.2
2020	387	30.0	12.9	80.1
2021	406	30.0	13.5	68.7
2022	381	30.5	12.4	75.6
2023	381	27.0	14.1	70.6
2024	382	30.0	12.7	63.1

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 Bard Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	70	9.9	7.0	50
2013	193	21.0	9.1	76.7
2014	241	24.0	10.0	73.9
2015	300	26.0	11.5	74
2016	303	25.0	12.1	69
2017	306	22.0	13.9	70.3
2018	355	25.0	14.2	67.3
2019	393	27.0	14.5	66.2
2020	387	30.0	12.9	80.1
2021	406	30.0	13.5	68.7
2022	381	30.5	12.4	75.6
2023	381	27.0	14.1	70.6
2024	382	30.0	12.7	63.1

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 Bard Early College High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$279 (2.8%)	$9,810 (97.2%)	$10,089

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bard Early College 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 149^th of 416 High schools	Ranks 254^th of 422 High schools	24.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Bard Early College High School)	60.4	62	1.6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)	33.4	32.4	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Bard Early College High School)	38.7	11.9	26.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Newark Public School District)	17.5	11	6.5%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.2	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Bard Early College High School)	37.6	11.9	25.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Newark Public School District)	20.7	14.8	5.9%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35.1	8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Bard Early College High School)	28.1	16.7	11.4%
End of Course Geometry (Newark Public School District)	13.5	23.5	10%
End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)	32.2	51.2	19%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	393	381	3.1%
African American	252	257	2%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	121	108	10.7%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	13	6	53.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.2%	70.6%	4.4%

Schools Near Bard Early College 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 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bard Early College High School	Public	9-12	321 Bergen Street	Newark	07103	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-8363	382	30	12.7	63.1%	3 (0.8%)	254 (66.5%)	108 (28.3%)	8 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	36.6	231^st of 426 public high schools	45.8%		32.9	254^th of 422 public high schools	39.8%	23		11.1			68.9			22.1	22.1	19.2	19.2	$10,089	$279	$9,810
Newark Vocational High School	Public	9-12	301 West Kinney St	Newark	07103	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-7308	592	59	10.0	85.1%	14 (2.4%)	283 (47.8%)	284 (48.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	15.5	372^nd of 426 public high schools	12.7%		11.8	392^nd of 422 public high schools	7.1%	20		2.8			39.7			7.6	7.6
LEAD Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	201 Bergen Street	Newark	07103	Essex County	LEAD Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(862) 772-1724	280	8	35.0	52.9%	8 (2.9%)	234 (83.6%)	23 (8.2%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (3.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8.5	414^th of 426 public high schools	2.8%		13.1	376^th of 422 public high schools	10.9%	38		0.0							0.0			$7,324	$814	$6,510
Central High School	Public	9-12	250 18th Avenue	Newark	07103	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-6378	826	76	10.8	75.5%	7 (0.8%)	544 (65.9%)	254 (30.8%)	10 (1.2%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	8.9	412^th of 426 public high schools	3.3%		10.2	404^th of 422 public high schools	4.3%	8		2.6			10.9			3.2	3.2			$16,638	$864	$15,774
American History High School	Public	9-12	74 Montgomery St	Newark	07103	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-7333	361	35	10.3	74.8%	2 (0.6%)	183 (50.7%)	167 (46.3%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	12.3	390^th of 426 public high schools	8.5%		9.8	408^th of 422 public high schools	3.3%	18		5.5			29.2			5.9	5.9			$11,890	$624	$11,266
Science Park High School	Public	7-12	260 Norfolk Street	Newark	07102	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-8689	970	70	13.9	64.3%	92 (9.5%)	350 (36.1%)	488 (50.3%)	23 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.9%)	6 (0.6%)	82.8	40^th of 426 public high schools	90.6%		82.8	40^th of 422 public high schools	90.5%		29.4	66.1	92.6	84.3	95.1	88.9	66.6	71.9	70.4	54.2	54.2	$11,449	$497	$10,952
West Side High School	Public	9-12	403 South Orange Avenue	Newark	07103	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-7019	621	44	14.2	77.8%	4 (0.6%)	502 (80.8%)	110 (17.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	9.1	410^th of 426 public high schools	3.8%		9.6	410^th of 422 public high schools	2.8%			3.4			13.3			3.7	3.7			$14,251	$797	$13,454
Arts High School	Public	9-12	550 M L King Blvd	Newark	07102	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-7391	598	54	11.1	63.2%	40 (6.7%)	275 (46.0%)	280 (46.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	32.4	256^th of 426 public high schools	39.9%		24.2	309^th of 422 public high schools	26.8%	53		15.7			62.3			16.4	16.4	15.0	15.0	$12,717	$621	$12,096
Essex County Newark Technical	Public	9-12	91 West Market St	Newark	07103	Essex County	Essex County Schools of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 412-2204	548	51	10.7	86.1%	5 (0.9%)	218 (39.8%)	315 (57.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37.3	230^th of 426 public high schools	46.0%		36.9	232^nd of 422 public high schools	45.0%	2		12.2			60.4			25.9	25.9	16.7	16.7	$7,912	$961	$6,951
Essex Rch	Public	9-12	461 463 Central Avenue	Newark	07107	Essex County	Office Of Education Juvenile Justice Commission	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 648-7078	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bard Early College High School

Is Bard Early College High School a good school?

Bard Early College High School ranks 231^st of 426 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bard Early College High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 382 students attended Bard Early College High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bard Early College High School?

Students at Bard Early College High School are 66% African American, 28% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Bard Early College High School in?

Newark Public School District

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