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Bound Brook High School

High School · Bound Brook School District · Bound Brook, NJ

A high school in Bound Brook, NJ where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

111 West Union Avenue, Bound Brook, NJ 08805

  • Math 9% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-32.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.9 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation12.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$26,910
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

Students at Bound Brook High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency9%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
9%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bound Brook High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 72Very Walkable
  • Bike 64Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,201

Median home value

$393,900

Median rent

$1,859/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

46.7%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
12.7% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Center SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1private2–121.7 mi73Compare →
Middlesex High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.4 mi614Compare →
New Road School of SomersetPrivate · tuition5.9private7–122.6 mi70Compare →
Somerset Secondary AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.6 mi67Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bound Brook School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$26,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bound Brook High School is listed in Bound Brook School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bound Brook High School

Bound Brook High School is a public high school in Bound Brook, NJ, part of Bound Brook School District, serving approximately 623 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,945 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bound Brook High School

What grades does Bound Brook High School serve?

Bound Brook High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bound Brook High School?

Bound Brook High School has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bound Brook High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bound Brook High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bound Brook High School rank in NJ?

Bound Brook High School ranks #1,945 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Bound Brook High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bound Brook High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bound Brook High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bound Brook High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bound Brook High School a charter school?

No, Bound Brook High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bound Brook High School a Title I school?

No, Bound Brook High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bound Brook High School?

76.7% of students at Bound Brook High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
623
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 08805)
14,153
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
36.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08805; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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