Bogota High School is a comprehensive public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grade from Bogota, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Bogota Public Schools.
Serving 469 students in grades 8-12, Bogota Jr./sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bogota Jr./sr. High School's student population of 469 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Bogota Jr./sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bogota Jr./sr. High School is 0.47, 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
#1139 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
71%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
13%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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 Bogota Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Bogota Jr./sr. High School is ranked #1139 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bogota Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Bogota Jr./sr. High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bogota Jr./sr. High School?
469 students attend Bogota Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bogota Jr./sr. High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bogota Jr./sr. High School?
Bogota Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bogota Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Bogota Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bogota Jr./sr. High School part of?
Bogota Jr./sr. High School is part of Bogota Public School District.
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