Garfield High School is a four-year public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Garfield, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Garfield Public Schools.
Serving 1,258 students in grades 9-12, Garfield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield High School's student population of 1,258 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
A Boilermaker must make the decision to become a champion.
School Rankings
Garfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield 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
#1643 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
60%
35%
Black
10%
14%
White
28%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield High School's ranking?
Garfield High School is ranked #1643 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Garfield High School often compared to?
Garfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lodi High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garfield High School?
The graduation rate of Garfield High School is 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Garfield High School?
1,258 students attend Garfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Garfield High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield High School?
Garfield High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garfield High School offer ?
Garfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield High School part of?
Garfield High School is part of Garfield Public School District.
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