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 718 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 38%). 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 12:1 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% 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
Diversity
School Overview
Metuchen High School's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
718 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Colors
White, Royal blue
Campus Size
25 acres
School Motto
‘Truth and Honor’
School Rankings
Metuchen High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metuchen High School is 0.69, 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
#254 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
11%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
47%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metuchen High School's ranking?
Metuchen High School is ranked #254 out of 2,184 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 38% 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 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Metuchen High School?
718 students attend Metuchen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Metuchen High School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Metuchen High School?
Metuchen High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than 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.
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