Hackensack High School

Public 9-12

 First & Beech Streets
       Hackensack, NJ  07601


(201) 646-7900

District: Hackensack School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
306th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,756 Help


Feeder schools for Hackensack High School:

Elementary:    Fairmount
    Fanny Meyer Hillers
    Jackson Avenue
    Nellie K. Parker
Middle:    Hackensack Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  1,745

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.0%
African American:
20.3%
White:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.7% Help


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Compare Details Hackensack High School ranks worse than 72.5% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.73. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hackensack High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66%), African American (20.3%), White (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hackensack High School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hackensack High School is $14,756.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hackensack High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hackensack High School 306th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Hackensack High School in the ranking list.)

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Hackensack School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hackensack School District 461st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hackensack High School

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Rank History for all students at Hackensack High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 26.27 273rd 343 20.4%
2004 33.31 275th 348 21.0%
2005 34.18 269th 351 23.4%
2006 28.71 287th 357 19.6%
2007 34.04 282nd 361 21.9%
2008 41.10 259th 359 27.9%
2009 46.71 248th 370 33.0%
2010 44.90 266th 371 28.3%
2011 42.47 269th 378 28.8%
2012 39.84 287th 388 26.0%
2013 43.44 289th 396 27.0%
2014 47.08 291st 411 29.2%
2015 33.81 259th 406 36.2%
2016 40.18 224th 409 45.2%
2017 48.84 172nd 411 58.2%
2018 44.18 190th 415 54.2%
2019 36.97 238th 416 42.8%
2021 29.51 269th 405 33.6%
2022 27.54 284th 415 31.6%
2023 24.73 306th 422 27.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hackensack High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.17 47th 146 67.8%
2019 35.05 83rd 138 39.9%
2021 32.53 66th 101 34.7%
2022 34.67 73rd 137 46.7%
2023 29.37 122nd 161 24.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Hackensack High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.67 166th 355 53.2%
2019 33.61 213th 349 39.0%
2021 36.44 200th 333 39.9%
2022 33.26 214th 344 37.8%
2023 37.79 175th 339 48.4%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hackensack High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.18 69th 345 80.0%
2019 54.31 107th 347 69.2%
2021 48.50 136th 326 58.3%
2022 43.15 142nd 324 56.2%
2023 34.09 209th 344 39.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Hackensack High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.53 201st 403 50.1%
2019 31.87 266th 408 34.8%
2021 28.91 278th 402 30.8%
2022 24.60 303rd 414 26.8%
2023 23.38 305th 416 26.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Hackensack High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.90 168th 405 58.5%
2019 36.05 225th 407 44.7%
2021 28.19 280th 402 30.3%
2022 25.69 276th 410 32.7%
2023 23.15 296th 414 28.5%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Hackensack High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.10 140th 198 29.3%
2019 13.73 177th 191 7.3%
2021 38.48 101st 165 38.8%
2022 26.54 131st 175 25.1%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Hackensack High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.45 64th 266 75.9%
2019 60.23 66th 254 74.0%
2021 53.60 84th 247 66.0%
2022 36.39 153rd 256 40.2%
2023 48.97 85th 250 66.0%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Hackensack High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.46 122nd 368 66.8%
2019 46.03 163rd 364 55.2%
2021 40.81 202nd 374 46.0%
2022 34.78 225th 382 41.1%
2023 34.28 223rd 385 42.1%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Hackensack High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.64 103rd 340 69.7%
2019 33.98 201st 339 40.7%
2021 32.77 207th 336 38.4%
2022 49.27 121st 335 63.9%
2023 51.57 118th 335 64.8%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Open Quote Some people have a negative perception of Hachensack High School(HHS), but my opinion is that they are certainly doing something well. If you look at the quality of academic performance,scores prove proficiency. Hackensack teachers are usually experienced with a Master degree in Teaching. In addition, HHS sets the bar for the institution of education promoting freedom and equality to all walks of life. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hackensack High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 878 426 41 227 3 n/a n/a 0 1575
1989 789 400 33 226 3 n/a n/a 0 1451
1990 704 389 42 218 1 n/a n/a 0 1354
1991 610 399 48 255 0 n/a n/a 0 1312
1992 568 388 57 313 0 n/a n/a 0 1326
1993 549 380 64 362 1 n/a n/a 0 1356
1994 547 386 73 370 2 n/a n/a 0 1378
1995 528 428 90 434 1 n/a n/a 0 1481
1996 528 428 90 434 1 n/a n/a 0 1481
1998 477 412 101 503 1 n/a n/a 0 1494
1999 486 421 106 501 7 n/a n/a 0 1521
2000 483 439 101 558 4 n/a n/a 1 1586
2001 470 432 97 584 1 n/a n/a 0 1584
2002 483 469 76 603 1 n/a n/a 0 1632
2003 483 469 76 603 1 n/a n/a 0 1632
2004 482 529 92 609 4 n/a n/a 0 1716
2005 583 686 100 770 6 n/a n/a 0 2145
2006 491 555 96 708 4 n/a n/a 0 1854
2007 417 555 94 718 7 n/a n/a 0 1791
2008 415 502 100 733 2 n/a n/a 0 1752
2009 371 494 94 752 4 1 0 0 1716
2010 379 514 78 737 2 1 0 0 1711
2011 413 516 80 760 1 3 0 0 1773
2012 399 498 82 758 1 2 0 0 1740
2013 411 508 98 794 1 6 0 0 1818
2014 398 463 104 800 2 3 1 0 1771
2015 383 446 110 867 4 2 3 0 1815
2016 347 477 115 858 5 2 2 0 1806
2017 322 439 113 948 7 2 1 0 1832
2018 307 426 106 1050 5 2 2 0 1898
2019 287 457 116 1090 1 3 5 0 1959
2020 275 395 105 1126 4 4 9 0 1918
2021 230 362 91 1108 4 3 8 0 1806
2022 199 380 79 1174 4 7 8 1 1852
2023 151 355 62 1151 5 3 12 6 1745

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hackensack High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1575 121.0 13.0 n/a
1989 1451 116.0 12.5 n/a
1990 1354 117.0 11.5 4.3
1991 1312 101.0 12.9 6.6
1992 1326 100.0 13.2 8.9
1993 1356 97.5 13.9 10.5
1994 1378 99.7 13.8 14.3
1995 1481 104.6 14.2 12.7
1996 1481 104.6 14.2 12.7
1998 1494 111.0 13.5 21
1999 1521 113.0 13.5 24.7
2000 1586 114.8 13.8 32.9
2001 1584 117.3 13.5 33
2002 1632 127.3 12.8 33
2003 1632 127.3 12.8 33
2004 1716 128.8 13.3 33.6
2005 2145 140.4 15.3 n/a
2006 1854 141.2 13.1 34.2
2007 1791 130.2 13.8 24.4
2008 1752 84.0 20.9 32.6
2009 1716 116.9 12.0 39.3
2010 1711 122.0 14.0 39.6
2011 1773 108.0 16.4 41.4
2012 1740 121.3 14.3 42.2
2013 1818 136.0 13.3 40.4
2014 1771 136.0 13.0 49.4
2015 1815 135.0 13.4 52
2016 1806 138.0 13.0 53.9
2017 1832 138.5 13.2 54.5
2018 1898 136.0 13.9 56.4
2019 1959 132.5 14.7 55.1
2020 1918 139.3 13.7 52.4
2021 1806 137.8 13.1 53.3
2022 1852 130.3 14.2 44.6
2023 1745 137.3 12.7 46.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hackensack High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1575 121.0 13.0 n/a
1989 1451 116.0 12.5 n/a
1990 1354 117.0 11.5 4.3
1991 1312 101.0 12.9 6.6
1992 1326 100.0 13.2 8.9
1993 1356 97.5 13.9 10.5
1994 1378 99.7 13.8 14.3
1995 1481 104.6 14.2 12.7
1996 1481 104.6 14.2 12.7
1998 1494 111.0 13.5 21
1999 1521 113.0 13.5 24.7
2000 1586 114.8 13.8 32.9
2001 1584 117.3 13.5 33
2002 1632 127.3 12.8 33
2003 1632 127.3 12.8 33
2004 1716 128.8 13.3 33.6
2005 2145 140.4 15.3 n/a
2006 1854 141.2 13.1 34.2
2007 1791 130.2 13.8 24.4
2008 1752 84.0 20.9 32.6
2009 1716 116.9 12.0 39.3
2010 1711 122.0 14.0 39.6
2011 1773 108.0 16.4 41.4
2012 1740 121.3 14.3 42.2
2013 1818 136.0 13.3 40.4
2014 1771 136.0 13.0 49.4
2015 1815 135.0 13.4 52
2016 1806 138.0 13.0 53.9
2017 1832 138.5 13.2 54.5
2018 1898 136.0 13.9 56.4
2019 1959 132.5 14.7 55.1
2020 1918 139.3 13.7 52.4
2021 1806 137.8 13.1 53.3
2022 1852 130.3 14.2 44.6
2023 1745 137.3 12.7 46.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hackensack High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $486 (3.3%) $14,270 (96.7%) $14,756

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hackensack High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 238th of 416 High schoolsRanks 306th of 422 High schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hackensack High School)52.446.8
 5.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Hackensack School District)52.446.8
 5.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Hackensack High School)30.99.2
 21.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Hackensack School District)30.99.2
 21.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Hackensack High School)52.74.2
 48.5%
   9th Grade Geometry (Hackensack School District)52.74.2
 48.5%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (Hackensack High School)6031.6
 28.4%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Hackensack School District)6031.6
 28.4%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
10th Grade Algebra I (Hackensack High School)8.34.6
 3.7%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Hackensack School District)8.34.6
 3.7%
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Hackensack High School)227.4
 14.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hackensack School District)29.813
 16.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Hackensack High School)22.23.8
 18.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Hackensack School District)24.124.3
 0.2%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Hackensack High School)31.131.6
 0.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Hackensack School District)31.131.6
 0.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19591745
 10.9%
African American457355
 22.3%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian11662
 46.6%
Hispanic10901151
 5.6%
Pacific Islander33
White287151
 47.4%
Two or More Races512
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.1%46.7%
 8.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hackensack High School

Hackensack High School ranks 306th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,745 students attended Hackensack High School.

Hackensack High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fairmount
Elementary : Fanny Meyer Hillers
Elementary : Jackson Avenue
Elementary : Nellie K. Parker
Middle : Hackensack Middle School

Students at Hackensack High School are 66% Hispanic, 20% African American, 9% White, 4% Asian.


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