Metuchen High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Metuchen in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Metuchen School District.
Serving 698 students in grades 9-12, Metuchen High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metuchen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Metuchen High School's student population of 698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Metuchen High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metuchen High School is 0.67, 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
#229 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
51%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Metuchen High School Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metuchen High School's ranking?
Metuchen High School is ranked #229 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Metuchen High School often compared to?
Metuchen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John P. Stevens High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metuchen High School?
The graduation rate of Metuchen High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Metuchen High School?
698 students attend Metuchen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Metuchen High School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metuchen High School?
Metuchen High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Metuchen High School offer ?
Metuchen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Metuchen High School part of?
Metuchen High School is part of Metuchen Public School District.
School Reviews
5 8/18/2020
Metuchen HS is a microcosm of Metuchen itself- small overall population but lots of caring, nurturing people within. Folks who teach at MHS tend to stick around... like any school, there are a few whom you wish would change careers, but overall they are a very dedicated team. Loved growing up there, still have family there, just wish we could afford for my children to grow up there, too, but NJ became too expensive.
1 4/17/2020
I hate my job. The kids keep on cussing me out. I don't even get pay either, even though I teach Calculus 3.
1 3/30/2020
This school is beyond horrible. No one at this school cares about you. You will struggle here. Do not go.
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