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Principal leadership
Parent involvement
Excellent school, caring staff, super Principal, clean atmosphere, very family oriented. Lots of extracurricular activites, very involved PTA. Nothing bad to say.
—Submitted by a parent
I love the school. Everyone from the Principal - teacher to janitor staff are so for the children. You can tell they are really concerned into the children and care about their welfare. The PTA is also excellent. You can always always approach them about anything. Mainly, my children are happy and learning. That is what counts.
I have three daughter in the school and each kids works diffrently. They all are doing well in h.E.H .If one of my kids need help their always somebody to help their like family.
—Submitted by a parent
I am a student that have been attending Henry E. Harris since 2001. When I first got to the school, I didn't think I would last very long there, but now I am in the 8th grade and I couldn't have had a better 8 years of my life. I think this school is one of the best and they have great academics. Now, I am going onto high school next year, and I feel prepared for whatever they throw at me. I have been accepted into one of the best high schools in New Jersey, and I don't think I could've done it without the help of all the teachers and students that lead me down the path during my years at Henry E. Harris.
—Submitted by a student
My children have attended Henry Harris since 1993. I can only say that the teachers, principals and other faculty are the best I have ever encountered. They are attentive, caring and knowledgeable. They are always available for parent counsel and friendly in every aspect. The curriculum is excellent, and I am pleased to say that my children are excelling. I also have a child in special services, who is now in Bayonne High. They have encouraged him in grade school and continue to oversee his academics in high school, where he is an honor student. I recommend any new students to attend if possible. They give the students high praise and follow through with their progress.
—Submitted by DEBORAH BREMNER, a parent
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Grade level
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.
72 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.
72 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.
70 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.
70 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.
70 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.
75 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.
75 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.
66 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.
66 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.
62 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.
62 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.
71 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.
71 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
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The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.
71 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
| All Students | 76% |
| Female | 90% |
| Male | 59% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 70% |
| White | 78% |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 74% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 78% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 83% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 76% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 88% |
| Female | 98% |
| Male | 76% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 80% |
| White | 90% |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 94% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 88% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
| All Students | 67% |
| Female | 78% |
| Male | 53% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | 75% |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 55% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 79% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 67% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 72% |
| Female | 78% |
| Male | 65% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | 81% |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 57% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 82% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 72% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 94% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 90% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 93% |
| White | 95% |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 90% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 97% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 98% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 94% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
| All Students | 43% |
| Female | 43% |
| Male | 44% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 54% |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 30% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 61% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 49% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 43% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 66% |
| Female | 48% |
| Male | 76% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 59% |
| White | 76% |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 62% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 71% |
| Special education | 27% |
| General education | 73% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 66% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
| All Students | 49% |
| Female | 56% |
| Male | 43% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 65% |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 52% |
| Special education | 15% |
| General education | 57% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 49% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 73% |
| Female | 78% |
| Male | 70% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 81% |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 73% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 74% |
| Special education | 39% |
| General education | 82% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 73% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
| All Students | 57% |
| Female | 62% |
| Male | 53% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 61% |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 53% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 62% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 62% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 57% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 57% |
| Female | 54% |
| Male | 58% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 58% |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 61% |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 56% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 58% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 62% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 57% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
| All Students | 83% |
| Female | 89% |
| Male | 77% |
| Black | 62% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 83% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 91% |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 73% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 97% |
| Special education | 38% |
| General education | 96% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 83% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 74% |
| Female | 80% |
| Male | 69% |
| Black | 46% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 74% |
| White | 84% |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 65% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 87% |
| Special education | 13% |
| General education | 93% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 74% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 74% |
| Female | 80% |
| Male | 69% |
| Black | 62% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 65% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 84% |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 65% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 87% |
| Special education | 25% |
| General education | 89% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 74% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.
2012
In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
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| White | 53% | 54% | ||
| Hispanic | 27% | 20% | ||
| Black | 15% | 17% | ||
| Asian | 4% | 8% | ||
| Two or more races | 1% | 0% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 0% | ||
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program | 46% | N/A | 30% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 12 | N/A | 12 |
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