B+
Above Average
79/100

Bard Early College High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 321 BERGEN STREET, Newark, NJ 07103
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 62% · Math 32% proficient · 54th percentile in New Jersey
Graduation
A
97% 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

79
Repit Score
out of 100
382
Students
enrolled
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$37K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%54/100reading 58th percentile, math 50th percentile among New Jersey high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%85/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% 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 +21 points better 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 proficiency62% (+5 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−15 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+5 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
Black62%32%reading +22 pts, math +10 pts89th percentile (list)
Hispanic57%37%reading +14 pts, math +16 pts76th percentile (list)
Low-income57%32%reading +16 pts, math +10 pts86th 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 321 BERGEN STREET
City Newark
ZIP Code 07103
District 3411340
NCES School ID 341134003158
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07103

Understanding the community around Bard Early College High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,653
Per Capita Income $21,850
Poverty Rate 23.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%
High School or Higher 79.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $238,900
Median Rent $1,216
Owner-Occupied 23.1%
Renter-Occupied 76.9%
View full data for ZIP 07103 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bard Early College High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 35.6%
Female 64.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 66.5%
Hispanic/Latino 28.3%
Asian 2.1%
White 0.8%
Two or More Races 0.8%
Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 382
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bard Early College High School?
Bard Early College High School has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Bard Early College High School?
Bard Early College High School has 382 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Bard Early College High School serve?
Bard Early College High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bard Early College High School receive per student?
Bard Early College High School receives $36,862 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bard Early College High School in 07103 ▼
Avg Home Value
$402,662
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,189
1-Year Change
+2.2%
% Renters
76.9%

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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