Summary:
The 07026 zip code is home to a single high school, Garfield High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Garfield Public School District. While the school has a relatively high enrollment of 1,264 students, its performance has been declining in recent years, with a drop in its statewide ranking from 304 out of 422 high schools in 2022-2023 to 354 out of 434 in 2024-2025, earning it a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Garfield High School struggles, with proficiency rates on NJSLA and NJGPA assessments falling below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% and a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 91.3%. These academic and attendance issues may be exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students (50.95%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.
Despite these challenges, Garfield High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3 for the 2023-2024 school year, which could be an asset in addressing the school's performance issues. However, the school's declining statewide ranking and overall academic struggles suggest that the administration and the Garfield Public School District will need to focus on improving the educational experience and outcomes for the students at Garfield High School.
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