North Arlington High School is a public high school in North Arlington, Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is the lone secondary school of the North Arlington School District.
Serving 645 students in grades 9-12, North Arlington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Arlington High School's student population of 645 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1935
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
North Arlington High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Arlington High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
49%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
45%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Arlington High School's ranking?
North Arlington High School is ranked #848 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Arlington High School?
The graduation rate of North Arlington High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend North Arlington High School?
645 students attend North Arlington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of North Arlington High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Arlington High School?
North Arlington High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Arlington High School offer ?
North Arlington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Arlington High School part of?
North Arlington High School is part of North Arlington School District.
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