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 2,443 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 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Brunswick High School's student population of 2,443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 173 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,443 students
Total Classroom Teachers
173 teachers
Year Founded
1875
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick High School is 0.11, 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
#2096 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
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
11%
Hispanic
94%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
n/a
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Brunswick High School's ranking?
New Brunswick High School is ranked #2096 out of 2,184 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 74%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend New Brunswick High School?
2,443 students attend New Brunswick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of New Brunswick High School students are Hispanic, and 6% 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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