New Brunswick High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades in New Brunswick, in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the main secondary school of the New Brunswick Public Schools.
Serving 2,504 students in grades 9-12, New Brunswick 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 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 63% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Brunswick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
New Brunswick High School's student population of 2,504 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 173 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
173 teachers
Year Founded
1875
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Rankings
New Brunswick High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Brunswick High School is 0.13, 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
#2112 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
93%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
63%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Brunswick High School's ranking?
New Brunswick High School is ranked #2112 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are New Brunswick High School often compared to?
New Brunswick High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Brunswick Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Brunswick High School?
The graduation rate of New Brunswick High School is 63%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend New Brunswick High School?
2,504 students attend New Brunswick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of New Brunswick High School students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Brunswick High School?
New Brunswick High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Brunswick High School offer ?
New Brunswick High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Brunswick High School part of?
New Brunswick High School is part of New Brunswick School District.
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