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Henry Snyder High School

239 BERGEN AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07305

About Henry Snyder High School

Henry Snyder High School is a public high school in Jersey City, New Jersey. It is part of the Jersey City Public Schools district and serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school has about 750 to 800 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 11 to 1. This gives students a chance to learn both core subjects and electives. Henry Snyder High School students can take Advanced Placement® classes and tests. About 18% of students do.The student body is very diverse, with about 98% of students being minorities and a large number (about 59%) being economically disadvantaged. Henry Snyder High School says that 18% of its students are good at reading, and that they take standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. The money that is given to each student helps with academic programs and resources. The school is in a city with a range of median home values. It focuses on inclusive education and giving students chances to reach their postsecondary goals. Henry Snyder High School is still working on its strengths in diversity and college readiness pathways. This school is the best school in new Jersey

Henry Snyder High School Contact Information

Address

239 BERGEN AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07305

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Phone

(201) 915-6600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 18%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 18% in Reading.
69
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
747
Total Students
$89187
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 239 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Henry Snyder High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.14%
Asian 3.88%
Hispanic 30.52%
Black 61.04%
Two+ Races 0.54%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.14%
Asian
3.88%
Hispanic
30.52%
Black
61.04%
Two+ Races
0.54%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 747
48.59%
363 Female
51.41%
384 Male

Student Population

747 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

186 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Henry Snyder High School is getting a lot of attention for how well it does in a lot of competitions. The school's bowling team won the state competition, taking home the top prize. In the "Evening Wear" and "Sportswear" categories, Snyder's students also did well, taking first, second, and third places. The school is also putting money into classroom technology by installing new interactive flat panels to help students learn.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of teaching style is used?

Ans. The school offers flexible learning paths to help students do better in school.

Q2. Does the school help students get ready for the SAT or ACT?

Ans. Information and preparation support are available for standardized tests.

Q3. What help do school kids get?

Ans. Academic guidance programs help students keep making progress in their studies.

Q4. Are there other things to do outside of school?

Ans. Clubs and activities get kids involved in things other than schoolwork.

Q5. What is the school's atmosphere like?

Ans. A place that is helpful and encouraging is promoted.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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