Secaucus School District

The Secaucus School District in New Jersey consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The district's performance is a mix, with some standout schools and areas for improvement.

Secaucus High School is the district's top performer, ranked 196 out of 426 New Jersey high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school maintains a high 91.1% 4-year graduation rate and excels in English Language Arts, with 60.7% of 9th graders proficient or better, above the state average. However, the school struggles with Algebra I, with only 23.1% of 9th graders proficient, an area for improvement.

Secaucus Middle School is another standout, ranked 241 out of 743 New Jersey middle schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school excels in both English Language Arts and Algebra I, with 58.8% to 66.1% of students proficient or better in ELA and an impressive 100% of 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra I. In contrast, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% is higher than the state average, indicating a potential need to address attendance issues across all schools.