D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Kearny High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 336 DEVON ST, Kearny, NJ 07032
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 31% · Math 11% proficient · 15th percentile in New Jersey
Graduation
C+
88% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
1,813
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%15/100reading 15th percentile, math 15th percentile among New Jersey high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%48/10088% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 70% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency31% (−26 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency11% (−36 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate88% (−4 pts vs. state avg 92%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%12%reading -29 pts, math -31 pts4th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -30 pts, math -12 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%10%reading -16 pts, math -11 pts11th percentile (list)
Asian50%30%reading -35 pts, math -37 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income27%10%reading -14 pts, math -12 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 336 DEVON ST
City Kearny
ZIP Code 07032
District 3407890
NCES School ID 340789002866
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07032

Understanding the community around Kearny High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,307
Per Capita Income $35,585
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%
High School or Higher 83.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $404,000
Median Rent $1,557
Owner-Occupied 47.2%
Renter-Occupied 52.8%
View full data for ZIP 07032 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kearny High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 69.1%
White 25.7%
Black 1.9%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More Races 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,813
Teachers (FTE) 138.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kearny High School?
Kearny High School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Kearny High School?
Kearny High School has 1,813 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Kearny High School serve?
Kearny High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kearny High School receive per student?
Kearny High School receives $26,912 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kearny High School in 07032 ▼
Avg Home Value
$585,154
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,168
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
52.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026