Carteret High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Carteret in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, as the lone secondary school of the Carteret School District.
Serving 1,188 students in grades 9-12, Carteret High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carteret High School's student population of 1,188 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1929
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Carteret High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carteret High School is 0.69, 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
#1905 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
11%
Hispanic
48%
35%
Black
18%
14%
White
10%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carteret High School's ranking?
Carteret High School is ranked #1905 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Carteret High School often compared to?
Carteret High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carteret High School?
The graduation rate of Carteret High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Carteret High School?
1,188 students attend Carteret High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Carteret High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carteret High School?
Carteret High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carteret High School offer ?
Carteret High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carteret High School part of?
Carteret High School is part of Carteret Public School District.
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