Memorial High School

Just up Park Avenue, between the mid-century apartments and the small grocery, sits Memorial High School. This West New York landmark anchors the block with its red-brick facade and double doors; inside the halls buzz with classes in math, science, history; on the lawn, soccer practice begins by late afternoon. The school’s art department mounts at least two public exhibits each year, and its robotics team competes regionally without missing a season.

Across the street, the cafeteria serves lunch daily, while the auditorium hosts concerts and assemblies most Fridays. Athletic fields sit behind the gym, offering space for soccer, baseball, and track—open to students before eighth-period study hall. Nearby residents often cut through the north lot before the final bell to reach the bodega on the corner.

By evening the outdoor lights outline the parking strip along the driveway; late arrivals can still find room to pull in without circling the block. Attendance remains high year-round, and the main entrance stays unlocked until the last practice ends.

For the quickest route, use the map to Park Avenue—directions from Journal Square take about twelve minutes, a straight shot along Bergenline. Questions? Ring (201) 553-4110.