Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, Dunellen High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunellen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Dunellen High School's student population of 349 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dunellen High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunellen High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#955 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
52%
32%
Black
11%
15%
White
31%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunellen High School's ranking?
Dunellen High School is ranked #955 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dunellen High School often compared to?
Dunellen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middlesex High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunellen High School?
The graduation rate of Dunellen High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dunellen High School?
349 students attend Dunellen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Dunellen High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunellen High School?
Dunellen High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dunellen High School offer ?
Dunellen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dunellen High School part of?
Dunellen High School is part of Dunellen Public School District.
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