Ramsey High School, established in 1909, is a four-year comprehensive community public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Ramsey, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Ramsey Public School District.
Serving 739 students in grades 9-12, Ramsey High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ramsey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ramsey High School's student population of 739 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
739 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 17, 2026
School Rankings
Ramsey High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ramsey High School is 0.38, 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
#437 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
78%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ramsey High School's ranking?
Ramsey High School is ranked #437 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ramsey High School often compared to?
Ramsey High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mahwah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ramsey High School?
The graduation rate of Ramsey High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ramsey High School?
739 students attend Ramsey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ramsey High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ramsey High School?
Ramsey High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ramsey High School offer ?
Ramsey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ramsey High School part of?
Ramsey High School is part of Ramsey School District.
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