High Schools in Metuchen Public School District


Summary:

The Metuchen Public School District in New Jersey is home to a single high school, Metuchen High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 50 high schools in the state over the past three school years. This standout school boasts impressive academic performance, with proficiency rates well above state averages in core subjects, as well as a strong graduation rate and low dropout rate.

Metuchen High School's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. The school's proficiency rates on the NJSLA assessments are significantly higher than the state averages, with 84.6% in English Language Arts, 88.2% in Geometry, and 90% in Algebra II. Additionally, the school maintains a four-year graduation rate of 91.1%, which is higher than the state average. The school's dropout rate of 1.2% is also relatively low compared to state standards.

While the school's overall performance is impressive, there are a few areas that could be addressed for further improvement. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% is slightly higher than the state average, and proficiency rates in certain subjects, such as Algebra I, could be enhanced. Nevertheless, Metuchen High School remains a standout institution within the Metuchen Public School District and the state of New Jersey, providing a high-quality education to its students.

District Detail

 16 Simpson Place
Metuchen, NJ 08840

 (732) 321-8700

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 613 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,284

Primary Schools: 2
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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