Bayonne High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades in Bayonne, in Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operated by the Bayonne Board of Education.
Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Bayonne Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayonne Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Bayonne Alternative High School's student population of 109 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1936
Colors
White, Garnet
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bayonne Alternative High School is 0.71, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
22%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
37%
35%
Black
30%
14%
White
26%
37%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bayonne High School Bees
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bayonne Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Bayonne Alternative High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bayonne Alternative High School?
109 students attend Bayonne Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Bayonne Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Bayonne Alternative High School offer ?
Bayonne Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayonne Alternative High School part of?
Bayonne Alternative High School is part of Bayonne School District.
In what neighborhood is Bayonne Alternative High School located?
Bayonne Alternative High School is located in the Constable Hook neighborhood of Bayonne, NJ. There are 9 other public schools located in Constable Hook.
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