Bergen County Academies is a tuition-free public magnet high school located in Hackensack, New Jersey, that serves students in the ninth through twelfth grades from all of Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 1,116 students in grades 9-12, Bergen County Academies ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 98% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bergen County Academies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bergen County Academies's student population of 1,116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Colors
White, Black, Gold, Vegas Gold
School Rankings
Bergen County Academies ranks within the top 1% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bergen County Academies is 0.58, 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
#1 out of 2201 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
57%
10%
Hispanic
8%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
31%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bergen County Academies's ranking?
Bergen County Academies is ranked #1 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bergen County Academies often compared to?
Bergen County Academiesis often viewed alongside schools like Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro, Applied Technology High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bergen County Academies?
The graduation rate of Bergen County Academies is 99%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bergen County Academies?
1,116 students attend Bergen County Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bergen County Academies students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bergen County Academies?
Bergen County Academies has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bergen County Academies offer ?
Bergen County Academies offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bergen County Academies part of?
Bergen County Academies is part of Bergen County Vocational Technical School District.
School Reviews
5 3/2/2019
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5 8/16/2010
The academic programs offered at this school are exceptional. It offers an immense variety of AP and IB courses along with many electives, ranging from The US Presidents to All About Chocolate. Students have the ability to be involved in many activities with meetings in the morning and after school. Clubs can be based on similar interests, or a desire to compete. All students have no problem doing the HSPA and do exceptionally well on the SATs. The teachers clearly show enthusiasm in teaching and have an unbelievable background, as many teachers have their PhDs. The PPO keeps the parents closely involved in the students' lives and school activities. This school can unquestionably be labeled the dream-school.
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