Hackensack High School

Hackensack High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
135 1st St,  Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack School District
3.8
3.6
1,852 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. James Montesano
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
137
Full Time Teachers
137
Teachers in First or Second Year
9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
71.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
2
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
258:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
47.6%
Hispanic
66%
Black
20.3%
White
8.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montclair State University 385 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 316 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 224 Students
Bergen Community College 199 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 180 Students
New York University 179 Students
Kean University 179 Students
William Paterson University of New Jersey 154 Students
Seton Hall University 144 Students
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus 142 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 137 Students
Nursing 128 Students
Biology 127 Students
Psychology 121 Students
Computer Science 88 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 63 Students
Accounting 55 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 48 Students
Marketing 46 Students
Finance 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 352 Reviews
5.0
9/10/2024
The best parts of my experience were having great connections with the teachers. The teachers are really nice and really want students to learn something. They also show their passion for learning based on how they present themselves.
4.0 Sophomore
12/31/2023
This highschool has a lot of diversity so everyone feels welcome. I have gained many more friends from joining clubs/sports which has been great. The teachers are kind, funny, and push you to be the best version of yourself.
5.0 Alum
7/2/2023
I graduated from Hackensack High School two years ago and I still miss this place. I come here very often just to meet the professors. I really wish time didn't fly as it did when I was in high school and that is something I definitely regret not enjoying it as much while I was there. This was a great high school, the teachers and the place overall are amazing. Its safe and everyone cares for you, I graduated and am currently in college with no problems at all. I would recommend this to parents who are unsure where to send there students.
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3.6 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/5/2017
The school itself is a mess. It's hard for student to take education seriously when there will end up being drama and issues going on with the way teachers and staff approach things. Especially in certain activities like phys ed where nonathletic students feel like they shouldn't be there because th...
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3.0 parent
10/31/2013
Good teachers but terrible learning environment. The administration will push sports programs as the way to bigger and better; but, every kid is not an athlete nor wants to be. There's a big achievement gap going on at this school and folks need to pay attention to what's going on at this school. Th...
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5.0 parent
6/19/2013
Two years ago I moved from New York City to Hacensack NJ and I couldn't have made a better choice..Excellent school, I am extremely grateful for all the team that works hard to bring the best to each student, Teachers, Counselors, Principals ,School Aides are always willing to help in the progress o...
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4.0 student
11/13/2012
Hackensack is a generally great school as long as you long as you take advantage of the AP courses. Overall the CP (college prep) classes are jokes.The school offers and array of activities and sports which are always fun to join
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