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Bergen County Academies
  • Public, Magnet
  • HACKENSACK, NJ
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Magnet School
Bergen County Vocational Technical School District

Bergen County Academies

#3 in Best Public High Schools in New Jersey
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A minus
    6. Administration
      B minus
    7. Sports
      C
    8. Food
      A minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      B+
    bca-admissions.bergen.org
    (201) 343-6000
    200 HACKENSACK AVENUE
    HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
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    Application Deadline
    November 30
    Application Fee
    $0
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests

    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.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    99%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    99%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1470
    772 responses
    Average ACT
    34
    311 responses
    AP Enrollment
    50%
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    Seven unique Academies under one roof!

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    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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    Bergen County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $109,497
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,637
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $489,600
    National
    $244,900
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    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    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%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    9%
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A minus
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    National
    $12,239
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