Rahway High School is a four-year public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Rahway, in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Rahway Public Schools. The high school's present location was built in 1941.
Serving 1,286 students in grades 9-12, Rahway 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 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rahway High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Rahway school district, covering approximately 4 square miles around the city of Rahway, NJ. Most areas within this zone are a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rahway High School's student population of 1,286 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,286 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rahway High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rahway High School is 0.64, 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
#1960 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rahway High School's ranking?
Rahway High School is ranked #1960 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rahway High School?
The graduation rate of Rahway High School is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Rahway High School?
1,286 students attend Rahway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Rahway High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rahway High School?
Rahway High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rahway High School offer ?
Rahway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rahway High School part of?
Rahway High School is part of Rahway Public School District.
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