Bergen County Academies
- Public, Magnet
- HACKENSACK, NJ
Magnet School
Bergen County Academies
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- HACKENSACK, NJ
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 546 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade C
- Foodgrade A
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A minus
About
Applying
Application Deadline
November 30
Application Fee
$0
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
No data available
From Bergen County Academies
The Bergen County Academies (BCA), is a free public magnet high school of choice for Bergen County residents located on the Dr. John Grieco Campus in Hackensack, New Jersey. The school offers seven specialized programs in the areas of mathematics and science, engineering and design, medical science, business and finance, culinary arts and hospitality administration, visual and performing arts, and technology and computer science.
Bergen County Academies Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
99%
Percent Proficient - Math
99%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1470
798 responses
Average ACT
34
318 responses
AP Enrollment
50%
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Seven unique Academies under one roof!
Students can enroll in one of our seven Academies including; Science, Engineering Design, Business & Finance, Medical , Hospitality, Computer Science and Visual & Performing Arts !
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$109,497
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,637
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$489,600
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
92%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 53 responsesPoll
74%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 53 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,118
Free or Reduced Lunch
3%
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 57 responses91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 57 responses18%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 57 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
9%
68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 74 responses77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 74 responses81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 74 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,23993%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 81 responses63%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 81 responses86%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 81 responsesBergen County Academies Reviews
Rating 3.75 out of 5 546 reviews
I'm very grateful I've had the opportunity to attend a school with lots of advanced classes and resources for its students. I've met some of my best friends here and had so much fun at the few school dances I've been to. However, there are definitely things BCA could improve on, including its treatment of mental health. SO many teachers give too much work, especially over the weekend. I spend around 3.5 hours on homework every day, and most of my friends do even more. It's a common thing for me to hear that someone went to bed at 2 am or fell asleep in the middle of studying for a test. I understand that students put a lot of pressure on themselves, but this is definitely not normal! Admin has also gotten rid of reading days because many students spent their free time hanging out rather than working... My issue is: what is wrong with that? We never have time to have a social life, so what's the issue with spending OUR free time the way we want?
I am a junior at Bergen County Academies and I have had a good experience so far.
The teachers at Bergen County Academies are for the most part very knowledgeable in their fields. They are willing to go above and beyond. I also appreciate the fact that the school tries to ensure college readiness through guidance seminar and an overall competitive environment.
One thing that I would like to see change at Bergen County Academies is the availability of resources for students. While the school does have a lot of resources available, I feel like there could be more support for students who are struggling academically or who need extra help. Another issue students may encounter is the fact that they are locked into their chosen academy.
Overall, my experience at Bergen County Academies has been positive. It is a great school with a strong focus on academics and extracurricular activities, but getting involved in those activities might be difficult due to the already extended school day.
The teachers at Bergen County Academies are for the most part very knowledgeable in their fields. They are willing to go above and beyond. I also appreciate the fact that the school tries to ensure college readiness through guidance seminar and an overall competitive environment.
One thing that I would like to see change at Bergen County Academies is the availability of resources for students. While the school does have a lot of resources available, I feel like there could be more support for students who are struggling academically or who need extra help. Another issue students may encounter is the fact that they are locked into their chosen academy.
Overall, my experience at Bergen County Academies has been positive. It is a great school with a strong focus on academics and extracurricular activities, but getting involved in those activities might be difficult due to the already extended school day.
You must apply to get into BCA, which says a lot about the culture at BCA. It is competitive at times, everyone expects a lot from you, and academics are a very open conversation (but really only if they are good). Overall, my experience was good when I let my focus shift from being perfect (which is what the environment often encourages) to being me and exploring my interests.
We don't have much of a focus on sports, however, recently there has been an improvement in our performance and school spirit.
Being divided by academies has a significant influence on some students' social circles and it's where the school divides. Often, it feels as though some academies have more opportunities than others and it has an impact on how your time is spent at the academy.
We don't have much of a focus on sports, however, recently there has been an improvement in our performance and school spirit.
Being divided by academies has a significant influence on some students' social circles and it's where the school divides. Often, it feels as though some academies have more opportunities than others and it has an impact on how your time is spent at the academy.