2020 Best Public High Schools in Hudson CountyAbout this List

Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School

• Jersey City School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 247 reviews

Freshman: I like the many selections of courses, the amount of APs and the good teachers that help the students with whatever they need. The school is a very good environment and it is recommended that you attend this school because it is a public school, meaning its free. Also the teams that the school offers is of a vast variety, such as swimming, baseball, track and field, basketball, volleyball, and many more!
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• A+

• 685 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

High Tech High School

• Public School
• N Bergen, NJ
• 9-12
• 308 reviews

Senior: I believe that High Tech High School is a great school where I can truly express myself while also feeling comfortable. High Tech offers unique academies to choose from such as the biomedical science, culinary arts, computer designing, Dfab, robotics, and my interest...performing arts. It's important for students to identify their skills and specialize in an area of interest in preparation for college where we must declare a major.
There is always be something different to experience and enjoy, especially in performing arts such as a musical, coffee house, dance showcase, volunteer work, etc. It's been enjoyable.
There are so many of different types of people from different backgrounds, cultures, and communities. It has allowed me to be more open-minded, adaptable and accepting of all people...which made me a better human being!
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• A+

• 1,049 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Infinity Institute

• Jersey City School District, NJ
• 6-12
• 21 reviews

Senior: They undeniably hold up to academic standards, offering their students the best and ensuring that they are prepared for college. This is currently the second best high school in the city and cannot be shunned for having up to date technology and resources for students. Moreover the school possess a diverse student body and acknowledged such through multiple assemblies on an annual basis. The school is EXTREMELY involved in the community and offered a lot of volunteering opportunities for all students. Now i must say, the food that is fed to the students is really bad. moreover, they have a very limited spectrum of school clubs, partially because of the small student body. Additionally, because the school is fairly recent, they have no sport and students have to travel to their home public high schools in order to play sports.
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• A

• 253 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

County Prep High School

• Public School
• Jersey City, NJ
• 9-12
• 235 reviews

Senior: I'm a rising senior in County Prep and honestly, I've enjoyed my time here. County Prep has a wide range of diversity and is accepting of all backgrounds. We have classes here that can accommodate all students, including inclusion classes for those with special needs. The guidance counselors try to help every student and do their best to challenge all students and work with those who learn differently into regular classes eventually if they can. The teachers also do an outstanding job of enforcing student involvement in class with group projects, class discussions, and presentations where everyone is involved. Our teachers are also involved in a lot of our clubs, including Poetry Club and the Debate Club, which teaches us all to have a voice and respect each other. The school culture is absolutely amazing as everyone participates in activities such as Spirit Week, festivals, and various sales. I just adore it.
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• A

• 838 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Secaucus High School

• Secaucus Board of Education, NJ
• 9-12
• 75 reviews

Junior: Secaucus High School gives one of the best educations that I have seen in any other local public high school. They offer classes for more than a dozen AP's & each class is run by teachers with years of experience with the test. The STEM program allows students to take college-level classes with college credit, taught by some of the best teachers I've ever seen by senior year. Not to mention the school itself is extremely diverse, in an extremely safe neighborhood with a top notch music & play program and various other clubs. It really is a great school!
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• A-

• 605 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Weehawken High School

• Weehawken Public School District, NJ
• 7-12
• 70 reviews

Junior: Overall, I think Weehawken High School is a school that has been on the rise recently due to the advancements in things such as the STEM curriculum along with the increased variety of the AP courses offered. There are also new teachers being hired into the school that provide a breath of fresh air in terms of teaching, along with the already established teachers here that provide the experience. This school is also relatively small when compared to other schools in the area, so almost everyone knows each other, and provides a feeling of family here. However, some things I think the school can improve on are extracurricular activities, as the quality of these is overall poor due to lack of funding and results. In conclusion, I would recommend Weehawken High School to anyone looking to move here because of the reasons above.
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• B+

• 551 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Liberty High School

• Jersey City School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 70 reviews

Sophomore: I never witnessed a fight in this school. It's very comfortable and you don't get dizzy by the number of students since we all know this is a very small place. Depend on your preferences you should either love or hate the fact that this school is not as big as others. You get to know everyone in your grade, and that's something great if you like social interaction. Don't worry, if you are antisocial like me, you will also fit into this environment. Quiet, comfortable... Am I the only one who dislike big classroom with more than 30 students? Well, Liberty does not have that. Teachers DO NOT have preferences in students. If they call your attention is because you were doing something wrong. Do not complain!
The school work is precisely enough and great to learn what is needed. We have around 6 clubs going on right now. The teachers are extremely nice. It's true that we don't have as much financial support as other schools, but I always see the staff trying to attend our concerns.
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• B+

• 189 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bayonne High School

• Bayonne School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 248 reviews

Senior: Bayonne High School can be considered a good school, I like how diverse the school is and how some teachers can be helpful to the students. There are friendly people at school, but there is also very rude people who don’t care about the school. The boys bathroom is the dirtest place to go in the school, because the boys bathroom was not renewed, like the girls was. I would like the safety at my school to change, for students in the future. The food should also change because there is not as much food to pick from, and it’s unfair for people who are vegetarian.
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• B

• 2,505 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hoboken Charter School

• Public School
• Hoboken, NJ
• K-12
• 15 reviews

Senior: Hoboken Charter School is a diverse community with supportive classmates and staff. The school has had many positive changes over the course of time I was there. Teachers help students who are struggling with a certain subject. When I had trouble in math, my teacher let me stay with them 30 minutes after class to help me understand a certain topic. For clubs, they have a few such a sports club, chess club and cheerleaders. My personal favorite is the robotics club. The club introduces teamwork with students in different grades and into STEM for beginners. The school prepare students well for college in senior year by having them fill out the FASFA and brings in Admission Officers from other colleges to introduce to the students. I highly recommend Hoboken Charter School to other students who want to be in a loving diverse community.
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• B

• 298 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hoboken Junior Senior High School

• Hoboken Public School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 63 reviews

Senior: To be honest, it's pretty good. The athletic programs are good. The school spirit events are really fun! Just good positive vibes throughout. Good Teaching staff that offers help if needed. And somewhat diverse. School lunch could be better though.
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• B-

• 416 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Union City High School

• Union City School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 395 reviews

Junior: I am a student in the Union City High School, I've been attending to the Union City High School for 2 years. My experience is amazing, they provide many programs for all of the students. For example, there are programs like designing clubs, DACA club, drillettes, dance company, marching band, and etc. One program that's extremely beneficial is called JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) it's a program that helps students become leaders, responsible, and disciplined. I can honestly say that this is a program that really gives students opportunities in becoming successful, and they push you to be better. Its inspiring how administrators in my school guide all of the students and can provide students so much help in becoming successful, and making sure we go down the right path. Their is nothing I would want to change about my school because my school is one of the top school, I am lucky to be attending a fine school like the Union City High School.
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• B-

• 2,814 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

William L. Dickinson High School

• Jersey City School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 203 reviews

Sophomore: I have heard many negative responses about Dickinson before I became a former student, which is all very very unstable and judge mental, for in Dickinson I have learned to carry the responsibility on my own, learning to find the right career for myself, respect diversity and honor, yes it isn’t true in Dickinson we have some trouble makers but that doesn’t ruin the school because some silly ones that don’t know how to act are messing everything up for the rest. I love Dickinson don’t regret a day being there, thank you to all the teachers who put effort and making us the mature ones we are now
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• B-

• 1,692 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kearny High School

• Kearny School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 216 reviews

Alum: My experience at kearny high school was good overall. I made many friends and participated in some activities. I did well in my classes and got high grades in most of my courses. One thing I would like to change though is the mindset of the faculty at kearny high because it feels as if they are always against you in most situations. Other than that, this high school taught me many things not only about core subjects but about life as well and I wont forget about my time in this school.
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• C+

• 1,756 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

M.E.T.S. Charter School

• Public School
• Jersey City, NJ
• 6-12
• 29 reviews

Senior: It’s a decent school but, it has its flaws like every other school. Like every school the food suck and not everyone gets along. However it is tolerable.
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• C+

• 514 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harrison High School

• Harrison Public Schools, NJ
• 9-12
• 114 reviews

Junior: Good school! Just doesn't really prepare for college well. For Example, not much information is giving about Scholarships and Culture is great. Faculty and Teacher really bring try to encourage us students to have school spirit by initiating all sorts of activities throughout the school year. But overall it's not the best school but it isn't the worst.
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• C

• 709 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

James J. Ferris High School

• Jersey City School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 96 reviews

Senior: I loved my experience in Ferris high school. It was a really good three years and I am so sad that is gonna be my last year at the school. I really like all of my teachers, and how they helped me through out the years to become who I am today. I am so great full that I am one of the students at Ferris high school. I would like to see change at the guidance councilors and how they could help the students more with their applications for the collages. I love everyone in my school. It was really happy 4 years. James J Ferris High School it is my pleasure to be part of the school. Thank you so much for everything you providing to us as students.
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• C

• 1,189 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Memorial High School

• West New York Board of Education, NJ
• 9-12
• 208 reviews

Senior: Overall, the four years in Memorial High School were great! The school may look old and rusty however, you can not judge a book by its cover. The faculty and teachers were always prepared, they all worked well as a team when preparing big events and always showed a postive attitude. Memorial High School is known for the student’s pride as a whole, whether in the football games or special events, we all came together as a school to support each other and have a great time. I’m proud of being a Memorial Tiger!
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• C

• 1,875 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

University Academy Charter High School

• Public School
• Jersey City, NJ
• 9-12
• 53 reviews

Alum: This is a great school, lot of great teachers who actually care about you! A lot of great opportunities, if you have a high enough GPA you get to go to NJCU for free with a full scholarship. Its such a small school so everyone is very close. This school is very much fun too.
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• C

• 428 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Henry Snyder High School

• Jersey City School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 70 reviews

Senior: At Henry Snyder High School, you can be yourself. There is no right or wrong when it comes to fitting in at lunch or in the auditorium. This school will break anyone out of their shell, and they will love the new self that they welcome in. There is no excuse when it comes to talent, because this school has it all, from dancing and singing to art and music, there is a talent for everyone! When I first came to Henry Snyder High School, being the new student, made me nervous about fitting in with the crowds, but I was mistaken because there was no crowds! Everyone fit in with each other, and everyone walked together. We all represented our mascot and Snyder became the home of the Tigers.
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• C

• 685 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Bergen High School

• North Bergen School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 333 reviews

Junior: North Bergen High School has provided a good amount of opportunities to students. Learning is power! There can always be more room for clubs and academics. There is a lack of parent involvement, which needs to be improved.
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• C-

• 2,252 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Great Futures Charter School

• Public School
• Jersey City, NJ
• 9-11
• 5 reviews

• C-

• 288 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln High School

• Jersey City School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 71 reviews

Senior: What I like about Lincoln High School is the competitive spirit of dedication to education that is endowed within its students and programs. I am A Jrotc Captain CO (company commander) I have seen first hand, the soul of the Lincoln Lions. We are dedicated students who have vigilant academics and pride. Lincoln High school is second to McNair Academics in graduation success and scholastics within the district. Our students strive and aspire for college readiness in Cosmetology, Teaching, Science and Military careers. What I would like to see in Lincoln is the increase of SLC (secondary learning communities). Due to budget cuts we have lost Fashion, Wood shop and Automotive. It is sad to see these programs leave, when students have varying interest with. No other High school has we have the dedication to scholastic at Lincoln High School were quality is paramount.
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• C-

• 675 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jose Marti Freshman Academy

• Union City School District, NJ
• 9

• NG

• 677 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Innovation High School

• Jersey City School District, NJ
• 9-11
• 3 reviews

Alum: Innovation is a small school with about 400 students since they only accept 100 per year. What makes this school different is its S.T.E.A.M program which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. This program gives students opportunities to learn differently from other schools since the program is hands-on.
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• NG

• 255 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Academy of Technology Design

• Public School
• Jersey City, NJ
• 9-12

• NG

• 149 Students
• 50:1 Student-Teacher Ratio