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Cliffside Park High School vs. Bergenfield High School

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School Overview

School
Cliffside Park High School
64 Riverview Avenue
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Bergenfield High School
80 S Prospect Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Bergenfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,283 students in grades 9-12, Cliffside Park 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 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,250 students in grades 9-12, Bergenfield 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 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,283 students
1,250 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cliffside Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bergenfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cliffside Park High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bergenfield High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
108 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cliffside Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bergenfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cliffside Park High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cliffside Park School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bergenfield High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bergenfield Borough School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1812 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1220 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cliffside Park High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bergenfield High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
26%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cliffside Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bergenfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bergenfield Borough School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cliffside Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bergenfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bergenfield Borough School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cliffside Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bergenfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bergenfield Borough School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
96%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cliffside Park High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bergenfield High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bergenfield Borough School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cliffside Park High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bergenfield High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
377
310
Grade 10 Students
323
283
Grade 11 Students
287
305
Grade 12 Students
296
352

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cliffside Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cliffside Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bergenfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bergenfield Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
76%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cliffside Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cliffside Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bergenfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bergenfield Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cliffside Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cliffside Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bergenfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bergenfield Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
20%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cliffside Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cliffside Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bergenfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bergenfield Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cliffside Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cliffside Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bergenfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bergenfield Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.39
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cliffside Park High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bergenfield High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bergenfield Borough School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cliffside Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bergenfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bergenfield Borough School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cliffside Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bergenfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bergenfield Borough School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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