Serving 1,089 students in grades 9-12, Carteret 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 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,089 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Carteret High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Carteret High School's student population of 1,089 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,089 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
Carteret High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carteret High School is 0.68, 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
#1821 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
49%
33%
Black
17%
15%
White
9%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Carteret High School is ranked #1821 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Carteret High School often compared to?
Carteret High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carteret High School?
The graduation rate of Carteret High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Carteret High School?
1,089 students attend Carteret High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Carteret High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carteret High School?
Carteret High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carteret High School offer ?
Carteret High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carteret High School part of?
Carteret High School is part of Carteret Public School District.
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