Kearny High School, NJ
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12Ungraded Offered
336 Devon St, Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
How Kearny High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score35
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Kearny High School
1,710Students
100%Low-Income Students
131Teachers
13 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 52% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 26% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 24% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 25% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 24% | 21% | 19% |
| Ungraded | 1% | 9% | 8% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 9% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 15% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 49% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62% | 23% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Kearny High School
12%Math Proficiency
43%Reading Proficiency
28%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 32% | 55% | 50% |
| Male | 24% | 47% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 28% | 39% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 66% | 59% |
| Black | 25% | 37% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 57% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 45% | 43% |
| Limited English | 6% | 34% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 24% | 36% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 6% | 25% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Kearny High School
91%Overall Rate
87%Low-Income
84%Limited English
82%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 74% | 69% |
| Black | 50% | 72% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 88% | 79% |
Location Map
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