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#1354 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Bridgewater-raritan High School
High School · Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District · Bridgewater, NJ
A Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
600 Garretson Road PO Box 6569, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
- Math 47% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bridgewater-raritan High School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridgewater-raritan High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$165,983
Median home value
$562,400
Median rent
$2,092/mo
College educated
61%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculata High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Somerville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,070 | Compare → |
| Somerset County Vocational Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Somerset Secondary AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 67 | Compare → |
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.
Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $25,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bridgewater-raritan High School is listed in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridgewater-raritan High School
Bridgewater-raritan High School is a public high school in Bridgewater, NJ, part of Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District, serving approximately 2,745 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,354 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Bridgewater-raritan High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridgewater-raritan High School
What grades does Bridgewater-raritan High School serve?
Bridgewater-raritan High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bridgewater-raritan High School?
Bridgewater-raritan High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater-raritan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater-raritan High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridgewater-raritan High School rank in NJ?
Bridgewater-raritan High School ranks #1,354 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bridgewater-raritan High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridgewater-raritan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Bridgewater-raritan High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridgewater-raritan High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bridgewater-raritan High School a charter school?
No, Bridgewater-raritan High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridgewater-raritan High School a Title I school?
No, Bridgewater-raritan High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridgewater-raritan High School?
12.1% of students at Bridgewater-raritan 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
- 2,745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 212
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (908) 231-8660
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08807)
- 38,438
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
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 08807; 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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