Serving 1,166 students in grades 9-12, Tenafly High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tenafly High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tenafly High School's student population of 1,166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
School Rankings
Tenafly High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tenafly High School is 0.62, 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
#260 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
10%
Hispanic
10%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
51%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Tenafly High School's ranking?
Tenafly High School is ranked #260 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Tenafly High School often compared to?
Tenafly High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cresskill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tenafly High School?
The graduation rate of Tenafly High School is 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Tenafly High School?
1,166 students attend Tenafly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Tenafly High School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tenafly High School?
Tenafly High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tenafly High School offer ?
Tenafly High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tenafly High School part of?
Tenafly High School is part of Tenafly School District.
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