Harrison High School
HARRISON, NJ · Harrison Public Schools · Grades 9-12
299th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
Harrison High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Harrison High School 299th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 26% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — improving.
Harrison High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 189 students tested
Harrison High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 784 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.5% | 82.3% | ▲ 13.8 pts | |
| White | 22.1% | 9.7% | ▼ 12.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.7% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 3.7% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Harrison High School
Typical home value $579K in zip 07029 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Harrison High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Kearny High SchoolKearny · 0.8 mi away323rd of 404
ELA 28% · Math 17% - 10Technology High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.2 mi away38th of 404
ELA 90% · Math 63% - 2Newark School of Global StudiesNewark Public School District · 1.3 mi away353rd of 404
ELA 25% · Math 10% - 1Barringer High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.7 mi away400th of 404
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 2East Side High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.9 mi away358th of 404
ELA 21% · Math 10% - 6Essex County Newark TechEssex County Schools of Technology · 1.9 mi away201st of 404
ELA 56% · Math 26% - 5Arts High SchoolNewark Public School District · 2 mi away237th of 404
ELA 59% · Math 15% - 10Science Park High SchoolNewark Public School District · 2.1 mi away17th of 404
ELA 96% · Math 81%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Harrison High School in?
Harrison High School is part of the Harrison Public Schools district in HARRISON, New Jersey.
Is Harrison High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harrison High School 299th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Harrison High School?
Hispanic 82%, White 10%, Black 4%, Asian 4% (784 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harrison High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07029 is $579K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.