Becton Regional High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Carlstadt and East Rutherford, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional School District.
Serving 853 students in grades 9-12, Henry P. Becton Regional High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 853 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry P. Becton Regional High School's student population of 853 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
853 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1982
Colors
Maroon and White
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henry P. Becton Regional High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry P. Becton Regional High School is 0.67, 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
#828 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Asian
11%
11%
Hispanic
46%
35%
Black
9%
14%
White
32%
37%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry P. Becton Regional High School's ranking?
Henry P. Becton Regional High School is ranked #828 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Henry P. Becton Regional High School often compared to?
Henry P. Becton Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro, Hackensack High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry P. Becton Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Henry P. Becton Regional High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Henry P. Becton Regional High School?
853 students attend Henry P. Becton Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Henry P. Becton Regional High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry P. Becton Regional High School?
Henry P. Becton Regional High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Henry P. Becton Regional High School offer ?
Henry P. Becton Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry P. Becton Regional High School part of?
Henry P. Becton Regional High School is part of Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District.
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