Serving 796 students in grades 9-12, Bernards High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bernards High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bernards High School's student population of 796 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 23, 2026
School Motto
Engage, Equip, Empower
School Rankings
Bernards High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernards High School is 0.50, 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
#457 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
23%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
67%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Bernards High School's ranking?
Bernards High School is ranked #457 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bernards High School often compared to?
Bernards High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge High School, Bridgewater-raritan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bernards High School?
The graduation rate of Bernards High School is 86%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bernards High School?
796 students attend Bernards High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bernards High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bernards High School?
Bernards High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bernards High School offer ?
Bernards High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bernards High School part of?
Bernards High School is part of Somerset Hills Regional School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I graduated from Bernards High School in 1969 and while that probably sounds like a long time ago to many of you, it seems like just a few years have passed since I walked the halls of BHS. Attending the school was a great experience for me. I made wonderful friends, had great and inspiring teachers and received a exceptional education. When I got to college, I was able to test out of several of my freshman classes because of my superior high school education and was able to get through college in three years. I also went to graduate school and received a Master's Degree, due in part to the encouragement I received from some of my high school teachers. Today, I am a wife, a mother of a college graduate and a woman who has had the privilege of working in her chosen field for almost 40 years. I know part of my success is due to the foundation and love of education that I received at BHS.
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