NJHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Garfield High School — School Profile & District Info

High|GARFIELD, New Jersey|Garfield Public School District

GARFIELD, NJ 07026

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,264
Student:Teacher
12.4:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
51.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
45%
45th percentile in NJ
Math Proficiency
12%
26th percentile in NJ
Graduation Rate
92%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
7 courses offered
84 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
242 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
100 test takers
Athletics
19 sports, 36 teams
742 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1
Worse than average in NJ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,110
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
101
100% fully certified
Counselors
7
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
2
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
6
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$27,656
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$17,166
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$31,015
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 6%State 69%Local 25%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
10.5%
Below 150% poverty line
5.4%
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Uninsured residents
6.9%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,048
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
954
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
75%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
269 (28%)
Specific Learning Disability
265 (28%)
Other Health Impairment
178 (19%)
Autism
124 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
17 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,258
Current enrollment
Growing(+14% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Garfield High School

As of the most recent data, 1,264 students are enrolled at Garfield High School. It is a High school within the local district.

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