12. Bergen County Academies
Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, New Jersey, has an average SAT score of 1450 and an average ACT score of 33. It has a student enrollment of 1059 in grades 9-12. The student-teacher ratio is 11:1. Proficiency in mathematics is 96%, and proficiency in reading is 88%. The average graduation rate is 99%. The Hackensack Campus of this top-rated magnet school offers seven specialized programs: math and science, medical science, business and finance, telecommunications, visual and performing arts, engineering and design, and culinary arts and hotel administration.
Students are prepared for the academic rigors of college and the corporate world beyond through a blend of technical, professional, and academic courses. For instance, each senior is required to complete a career-focused internship one day a week. The multi-million-dollar facility contains computer suites, cutting-edge hardware, and software so all students can work simultaneously. It has a distinguished, international faculty and an outstanding record of student accomplishments.