Harrison High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades, located in Harrison, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Harrison Public Schools.
Serving 795 students in grades 9-12, Harrison 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 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 795 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harrison High School's student population of 795 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
795 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Harrison 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 Harrison High School is 0.24, 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
#1643 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
87%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
6%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrison High School's ranking?
Harrison High School is ranked #1643 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Harrison High School often compared to?
Harrison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kearny High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harrison High School?
The graduation rate of Harrison High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Harrison High School?
795 students attend Harrison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Harrison High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harrison High School?
Harrison High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harrison High School offer ?
Harrison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrison High School part of?
Harrison High School is part of Harrison School District.
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