East Brunswick High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades ten through twelve in East Brunswick township, Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It operates as part of East Brunswick Public Schools. The school motto is "Excellence with Honor and Integrity."
Serving 2,104 students in grades 10-12, East Brunswick High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 2,104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Brunswick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
East Brunswick High School's student population of 2,104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 168 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
168 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
East Brunswick High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Brunswick High School is 0.65, 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
#995 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
10%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
47%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: "bruiser" The Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Brunswick High School's ranking?
East Brunswick High School is ranked #995 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Brunswick High School?
The graduation rate of East Brunswick High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend East Brunswick High School?
2,104 students attend East Brunswick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of East Brunswick High School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Brunswick High School?
East Brunswick High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Brunswick High School offer ?
East Brunswick High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Brunswick High School part of?
East Brunswick High School is part of East Brunswick Township School District.
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