High Schools in New Brunswick School District

The New Brunswick School District in New Jersey is home to two high schools: New Brunswick High School and New Brunswick Adult High School. While New Brunswick High School is the larger of the two with over 2,400 students, both schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population and have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the community.

Academically, the schools in the New Brunswick School District face significant challenges. New Brunswick High School has low proficiency rates on state assessments, with only 21.2% of 9th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 4.8% proficient or better in Algebra I. These rates are well below the state averages. The district as a whole is also ranked 588 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting it is a low-performing district with limited resources.

Beyond academics, the high schools in New Brunswick face other challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.6% at New Brunswick High School and a below-average four-year graduation rate of 73.7%. The existence of an adult high school within the district also indicates a need for alternative pathways and second-chance opportunities for students who may have struggled in the traditional high school setting. Addressing these multifaceted issues will require a comprehensive, community-based approach to support the diverse needs of the student population and the broader community.