Serving 701 students in grades 9-12, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher 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 80% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 701 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Dr Ronald Mcnair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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Dr Ronald Mcnair High School's student population of 701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is 0.73, which is more 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
#8 out of 2201 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
43%
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
Black
14%
15%
White
20%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
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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Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is ranked #8 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dr Ronald Mcnair High School often compared to?
Dr Ronald Mcnair High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like County Prep High School, Infinity Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr Ronald Mcnair High School?
The graduation rate of Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Dr Ronald Mcnair High School?
701 students attend Dr Ronald Mcnair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Dr Ronald Mcnair High School students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Ronald Mcnair High School?
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr Ronald Mcnair High School offer ?
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dr Ronald Mcnair High School part of?
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is part of Jersey City School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr Ronald Mcnair High School located?
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is located in the Hamilton Park neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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