Dr Ronald McNair High School

Public 9-12

 123 Coles Street
       Jersey City, NJ  07302


(201) 418-7617

District: Jersey City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,528 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  701

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
42.9%
White:
19.8%
Hispanic:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.1% Help


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Compare Details Dr Ronald McNair High School ranks better than 99.3% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked high schools in the Jersey City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.5. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Dr Ronald McNair High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dr Ronald McNair High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (42.9%), White (19.8%), Hispanic (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Jersey City Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr Ronald McNair High School is 13.4, which is the 3rd best among 8 high schools in the Jersey City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr Ronald McNair High School is $11,528. 5 high schools in the Jersey City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dr Ronald McNair High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr Ronald McNair High School 3rd of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Dr Ronald McNair High School in the ranking list.)

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Jersey City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jersey City Public Schools 459th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr Ronald McNair High School

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Rank History for all students at Dr Ronald McNair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.38 22nd 343 93.6%
2004 90.12 1st 348 99.7%
2005 88.82 1st 351 99.7%
2006 87.69 1st 357 99.7%
2007 88.80 10th 361 97.2%
2008 87.50 10th 359 97.2%
2009 72.62 109th 370 70.5%
2010 50.86 244th 371 34.2%
2011 87.13 1st 378 99.7%
2012 85.29 1st 388 99.7%
2013 84.81 1st 396 99.7%
2014 83.46 17th 411 95.9%
2015 92.71 17th 406 95.8%
2016 97.33 6th 409 98.5%
2017 96.40 8th 411 98.1%
2018 95.83 12th 415 97.1%
2019 91.83 17th 416 95.9%
2021 99.24 1st 405 99.8%
2022 94.79 9th 415 97.8%
2023 96.50 3rd 422 99.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr Ronald McNair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.98 1st 345 99.7%
2019 98.96 6th 347 98.3%
2021 99.99 1st 326 99.7%
2022 99.91 2nd 324 99.4%
2023 99.81 5th 344 98.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr Ronald McNair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.35 5th 403 98.8%
2019 91.65 15th 408 96.3%
2021 98.85 6th 402 98.5%
2022 93.03 14th 414 96.6%
2023 95.20 4th 416 99.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr Ronald McNair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.60 9th 405 97.8%
2019 94.29 15th 407 96.3%
2021 99.24 5th 402 98.8%
2022 94.88 11th 410 97.3%
2023 96.73 7th 414 98.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Dr Ronald McNair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.55 8th 198 96.0%
2019 83.90 14th 191 92.7%
2022 88.42 9th 175 94.9%
2023 88.56 8th 172 95.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Dr Ronald McNair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.97 1st 266 99.6%
2019 98.79 6th 254 97.6%
2021 99.89 3rd 247 98.8%
2022 99.90 2nd 256 99.2%
2023 99.72 3rd 250 98.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr Ronald McNair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.83 1st 368 99.7%
2019 97.77 10th 364 97.3%
2021 99.94 3rd 374 99.2%
2022 99.19 7th 382 98.2%
2023 99.83 4th 385 99.0%
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Rank History for White students at Dr Ronald McNair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.55 4th 340 98.8%
2019 94.58 9th 339 97.3%
2021 98.34 6th 336 98.2%
2022 95.87 10th 335 97.0%
2023 96.32 7th 335 97.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, September 21, 2017

Open Quote I hated my time in the school. I graduated in 2013. There is not much diversity and only a handful of teachers who show actual concern for their students. They lead people to believe that it is a very diverse school, but there is a great diversity of the countries that the Asian students come from.

The expectations are outrageous (I have graduated college now so I know that hard work is important and I am not lazy. This is just true). The amount of hours of homework assigned cannot fit into the day if you want a proper nights rest and because students know that, but are so afraid to tell the teachers they just cheat to get the work done. I have seen countless people cheat on Exams. I never did, but if I did, I would have had a much higher GPA and been inducted into honor society like the other cheaters were.

SOme students coped with the workload with drugs and alcoholism, and any student who did not fit in was pretty much isolated. Basicallly ate lunch alone for 3 out of my 4 years and worked independently unless the teachers specifically assigned me to a group.

I also had a teacher try to fail me on an assignment that I didn't do because I was in the hospital sick with the flu. Showed her the note from the hospital and then she told me I could make it up. I made it up in one day (The other students had about 4 days to do it) and she still tried to fail me. I honestly believe she was racist on only liked the Asian students.

So yeah. This high school sucked. But it looks great on your resume/transcripts and can open many doors for college and internships. If you can get through the trauma without dropping out or getting hurt, then it is worth going just for the ability to put it on your college apps. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Open Quote I really DISLIKE this school. To keep it short, some teachers don't care if you pass or fail and just want to get through the year. Others will talk about their personal life and will START teaching the last 10 minutes of class. Also, this school isn't prepared. Some students don't get textbooks and therefore have to learn from their very brief notes while other students have the textbook and get higher grades. In addition, this school is very low on materials. Barely any paper, ink, etc. I am dreading going back to this school for another year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dr Ronald McNair High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 97 100 85 97 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1989 101 90 70 97 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1990 112 89 69 104 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1991 117 97 65 112 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1992 118 103 63 117 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1993 117 115 59 121 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1994 112 119 56 127 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 126 118 48 123 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1996 126 118 48 123 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1998 114 120 78 133 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1999 122 124 104 139 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2000 114 128 137 128 4 n/a n/a 0 511
2001 120 112 149 121 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2002 134 154 180 163 6 n/a n/a 0 637
2003 134 154 180 163 6 n/a n/a 0 637
2004 130 112 163 121 2 n/a n/a 0 528
2005 141 132 172 127 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2006 147 138 167 131 1 n/a n/a 0 584
2007 145 154 165 145 1 n/a n/a 0 610
2008 154 149 161 150 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2009 162 166 143 166 2 18 0 0 657
2010 156 159 190 158 4 16 0 0 683
2011 159 129 223 160 8 15 0 0 694
2012 148 120 246 157 8 13 0 0 692
2013 137 111 276 148 10 12 0 0 694
2014 140 118 277 152 14 6 0 0 707
2015 128 122 285 146 10 4 21 0 716
2016 119 117 294 137 13 2 28 0 710
2017 128 114 314 122 0 3 4 0 685
2018 133 106 312 122 0 6 4 0 683
2019 138 96 319 129 0 10 7 0 699
2020 136 94 299 141 0 9 14 0 693
2021 127 99 304 142 0 13 28 0 713
2022 125 96 297 138 0 11 37 0 704
2023 139 100 301 112 2 9 38 0 701

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr Ronald McNair High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 22.0 17.2 n/a
1989 358 20.0 17.9 n/a
1990 374 21.0 17.8 6.4
1991 391 27.0 14.4 15.3
1992 401 28.0 14.3 22.9
1993 412 27.0 15.3 27.9
1994 414 27.0 15.3 28.3
1995 415 29.0 14.3 25.3
1996 415 29.0 14.3 25.3
1998 445 29.0 15.3 30.8
1999 489 32.0 15.3 28.4
2000 511 33.0 15.5 43.6
2001 502 33.3 15.1 36.9
2002 637 44.0 14.5 42.4
2003 637 44.0 14.5 42.4
2004 528 47.0 11.2 28.2
2005 574 47.0 12.2 n/a
2006 584 48.0 12.2 34.1
2007 610 44.0 13.9 37
2008 616 42.0 14.7 43.8
2009 657 61.2 8.9 44.4
2010 683 39.0 17.5 46.6
2011 694 43.0 16.1 44.4
2012 692 54.8 12.6 50.6
2013 694 54.0 12.8 46.7
2014 707 50.0 14.1 47
2015 716 50.0 14.3 50.3
2016 710 52.0 13.6 49.7
2017 685 58.0 11.8 54.7
2018 683 44.0 15.5 52.4
2019 699 51.0 13.7 46.1
2020 693 51.0 13.5 45.5
2021 713 51.0 13.9 42.2
2022 704 49.0 14.3 40.9
2023 701 52.0 13.4 34.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr Ronald McNair High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 22.0 17.2 n/a
1989 358 20.0 17.9 n/a
1990 374 21.0 17.8 6.4
1991 391 27.0 14.4 15.3
1992 401 28.0 14.3 22.9
1993 412 27.0 15.3 27.9
1994 414 27.0 15.3 28.3
1995 415 29.0 14.3 25.3
1996 415 29.0 14.3 25.3
1998 445 29.0 15.3 30.8
1999 489 32.0 15.3 28.4
2000 511 33.0 15.5 43.6
2001 502 33.3 15.1 36.9
2002 637 44.0 14.5 42.4
2003 637 44.0 14.5 42.4
2004 528 47.0 11.2 28.2
2005 574 47.0 12.2 n/a
2006 584 48.0 12.2 34.1
2007 610 44.0 13.9 37
2008 616 42.0 14.7 43.8
2009 657 61.2 8.9 44.4
2010 683 39.0 17.5 46.6
2011 694 43.0 16.1 44.4
2012 692 54.8 12.6 50.6
2013 694 54.0 12.8 46.7
2014 707 50.0 14.1 47
2015 716 50.0 14.3 50.3
2016 710 52.0 13.6 49.7
2017 685 58.0 11.8 54.7
2018 683 44.0 15.5 52.4
2019 699 51.0 13.7 46.1
2020 693 51.0 13.5 45.5
2021 713 51.0 13.9 42.2
2022 704 49.0 14.3 40.9
2023 701 52.0 13.4 34.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr Ronald McNair High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $339 (2.9%) $11,189 (97.1%) $11,528

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr Ronald McNair High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 17th of 416 High schoolsRanks 3rd of 422 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Dr Ronald McNair High School)98.599.5
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Jersey City Public Schools)40.641.4
 0.8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Dr Ronald McNair High School)9692.7
 3.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Jersey City Public Schools)11.613.1
 1.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Dr Ronald McNair High School)90.696.7
 6.1%
   9th Grade Geometry (Jersey City Public Schools)48.162.6
 14.5%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Dr Ronald McNair High School)9692.7
 3.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Jersey City Public Schools)29.926.9
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Dr Ronald McNair High School)9196.7
 5.7%
   End of Course Geometry (Jersey City Public Schools)17.660.9
 43.3%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students699701
 0.3%
African American96100
 4.2%
American Indian02
Asian319301
 5.6%
Hispanic129112
 13.2%
Pacific Islander109
 10%
White138139
 0.7%
Two or More Races738
 442.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%34.1%
 12%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 701 students attended Dr Ronald McNair High School.

Students at Dr Ronald McNair High School are 43% Asian, 20% White, 16% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Yes! Dr Ronald McNair High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 422 New Jersey high schools.


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