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James J Ferris High School vs Dr Ronald McNair High School

Dr Ronald McNair High School has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 3.0/10. James J Ferris High School is significantly larger with 1,345 students, about 1.9× the size of Dr Ronald McNair High School (698). In math proficiency, Dr Ronald McNair High School leads at 90.0%.

Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

James J Ferris High School

Jersey City, NJ

3.0/10
High School9th – 12th

1,345 students

Dr Ronald McNair High School

Jersey City, NJ

8.0/10
High School9th – 12th

698 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricJames J Ferris High SchoolDr Ronald McNair High School
Overall Rating3.0 / 108.0 / 10
Academic Score2.810.0
Growth Score1.47.5
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch61.9%34%
Environment Score4.74.9
State Rank#2,442 of 2,466#382 of 2,466
State Percentile1th85th

Test Scores

SubjectJames J Ferris High SchoolDr Ronald McNair High School
Math Proficiency4.0%90.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency23.0%98.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailJames J Ferris High SchoolDr Ronald McNair High School
TypeHigh SchoolHigh School
Grades9th – 12th9th – 12th
Enrollment1,345698
Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:115.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch61.9%34.0%
Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023)84.0%95%+
DistrictJersey City Public SchoolsJersey City Public Schools
CityJersey CityJersey City

Neighborhood

MetricJersey City (07302)Jersey City (07302)
Median Household Income$166,854$166,854
Median Home Value$853,700$853,700
Median Rent$2,960$2,960
College Educated (Bachelor's+)80.0%80.0%
Poverty Rate7.1%7.1%
Avg Commute37 min37 min
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