High Schools in Dunellen Public School District


Summary:

The Dunellen Public School District in New Jersey has only one high school, Dunellen High School, which serves grades 9-12. The district as a whole is ranked 523 out of 613 in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating, indicating it is a relatively low-performing school system.

Dunellen High School is also a low-performing school, ranked 324 out of 426 New Jersey high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's graduation rate of 91.1% is slightly below the state average, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%. Academically, the school's test scores are generally below state averages, particularly in math, with only 8.8% of students proficient in Algebra I compared to the state average of 39.7%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (39.85%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Overall, the data suggests that Dunellen High School and the Dunellen Public School District as a whole are underperforming compared to other schools and districts in New Jersey. The school's declining performance, academic challenges, and socioeconomic factors may be contributing to its current status. Addressing these issues could be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for students in the Dunellen community.

District Detail

 400 High Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812-1520

 (732) 400-5900

SchoolDigger Rank:
523rd of 613 New Jersey districts

See the 2024 New Jersey District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,348

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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