Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
123 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(201)418-7617
- Dr Ronald Mcnair High School serves 710 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 91% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 40%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Dr Ronald Mcnair High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 54%.
- Dr Ronald Mcnair High School operates within the Jersey City School District.
- Jersey City School District's 75% graduation rate is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
Top Placements
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Dr Ronald Mcnair High School's student population of 710 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 710 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2236 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 40% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 50% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 42% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 26% |
| Black | 17% | 16% |
| White | 17% | 46% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.43 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is Jersey City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 656 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Jersey City School District's student population of 27,488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 70% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $24,656 is higher than the state average of $20,569. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $25,093 is higher than the state average of $20,942. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | Jersey City School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 38 | 2 |
| Number of Students Managed | 27,488 | 921 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 40% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 50% |
| District Graduation Rate | 75% | 90% |
| District Total Revenue | $666 MM | $19 MM |
| District Spending | $678 MM | $19 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $24,656 | $20,569 |
| District Spending / Student | $25,093 | $20,942 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is M.e.t.s. Charter School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rafael De J. Cordero School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rafael De J. Cordero School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jersey City Rafael De J. Cordero School Grades: PK-8 | 819 students
0.2 miles
158 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201)714-4390 0.2 PK-8 819 - Jersey City Dr. Michael Conti School Grades: PK-8 | 663 students
0.3 miles
182 Merseles St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201)714-4300 0.3 PK-8 663 - Jersey City Jersey City Golden Door Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 553 students
0.3 miles
3044 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201)795-4400 0.3 PK-8 553 - Jersey City M.e.t.s. Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 475 students
0.4 miles
211 Sherman Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201)526-8500 0.4 6-12 475 - Jersey City James J Ferris High School Grades: 9-12 | 1196 students
0.5 miles
35 Colgate St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201)915-6660 0.5 9-12 1196
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