Summary:
The New Brunswick School District in New Jersey operates two high schools: New Brunswick High School and New Brunswick Adult High School. These schools serve a predominantly high-need student population, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
New Brunswick High School is the larger of the two, with 2,504 students, but it consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of New Jersey high schools, with a 0-star rating in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance is relatively low, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in most subject areas. Additionally, the school has high rates of chronic absenteeism (14.9%) and a low 4-year graduation rate (91.3%) compared to state averages.
In contrast, New Brunswick Adult High School is a much smaller alternative high school, serving only 80 students. However, it also ranks in the bottom 10% of New Jersey high schools, with a 0-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance is even lower than New Brunswick High School, with proficiency rates below 15% in English Language Arts and 0% in Algebra I. This school serves an even higher-need student population, with nearly 64% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
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