Emerson Junior-Senior High School is a six-year public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grade from Emerson, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Emerson School District.
Serving 440 students in grades 7-12, Emerson Jr Sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emerson Jr Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Emerson Jr Sr High School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emerson Jr Sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson Jr Sr High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Asian
8%
11%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
62%
37%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson Jr Sr High School's ranking?
Emerson Jr Sr High School is ranked #758 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Emerson Jr Sr High School often compared to?
Emerson Jr Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midland Park Jr./sr. High School, Westwood Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emerson Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Emerson Jr Sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Emerson Jr Sr High School?
440 students attend Emerson Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Emerson Jr Sr High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson Jr Sr High School?
Emerson Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emerson Jr Sr High School offer ?
Emerson Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson Jr Sr High School part of?
Emerson Jr Sr High School is part of Emerson Public School District.
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