Belleville High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Belleville, in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 1,590 students in grades 9-12, Belleville 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 91% 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: 1,590 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belleville High School's student population of 1,590 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,590 students
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
White, Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Belleville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belleville High School is 0.45, 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
#1829 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
11%
Hispanic
73%
35%
Black
8%
14%
White
9%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belleville High School's ranking?
Belleville High School is ranked #1829 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Belleville High School often compared to?
Belleville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nutley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belleville High School?
The graduation rate of Belleville High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Belleville High School?
1,590 students attend Belleville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Belleville High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belleville High School?
Belleville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belleville High School offer ?
Belleville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belleville High School part of?
Belleville High School is part of Belleville Public School District.
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