Raritan High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Hazlet Township in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Hazlet Township Public Schools.
Serving 781 students in grades 9-12, Raritan 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Raritan High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Hazlet, NJ school district, covering approximately 5.7 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raritan High School's student population of 781 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
781 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Raritan 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 Raritan High School is 0.40, 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
#1212 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
19%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Grey
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raritan High School's ranking?
Raritan High School is ranked #1212 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Raritan High School often compared to?
Raritan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middletown High School South, Howell 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 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raritan High School?
The graduation rate of Raritan High School is 94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Raritan High School?
781 students attend Raritan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Raritan High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raritan High School?
Raritan High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Raritan High School offer ?
Raritan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raritan High School part of?
Raritan High School is part of Hazlet Township Public School District.
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