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Bridgewater-raritan High School

High School · Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

600 Garretson Road PO Box 6569, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Enrollment

2,745

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

6.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,354 of 2,466

In Bridgewater

#12 of 13

public schools

In district

#10 of 11

Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

School environment

7.8 / 10

Very Good

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About Bridgewater-raritan High School

Bridgewater-raritan High School is a public high school in Bridgewater, NJ, part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. Bridgewater-raritan High School serves approximately 2,745 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Bridgewater-raritan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,354 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Bridgewater-raritan High School 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

Sources: Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Bridgewater-Raritan High School (BRHS) is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Somerset County, New Jersey 2 . It serves as the sole secondary school within the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District, educating students in grades nine through twelve from Bridgewater Township and Raritan 2 . The institution has been designated as a National Blue Ribbon School, which is described as the highest award an American school can receive 2 .
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How it compares0.4 pts above NJ schools
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • NJ avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

Bridgewater-raritan High School is a large school: 2,745 students. Size usually brings more course choices and activities than a smaller school can staff, but kids can also blend into the crowd. Ask how the school keeps students known and supported.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-13.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation28.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$25,937
Chronic Absenteeism7.2%

Bridgewater-raritan High School — Students at Bridgewater-raritan High School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

12.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 60.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
51.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 77.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
54.1% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
65.2%
ELA
79.3%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
70.5%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.8/10.

How Bridgewater-raritan High School Compares

See how Bridgewater-raritan High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
45th percentile in NJ
Academic
7.0/10
Very Good
Growth
1.8/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.8/10
Very Good
AP Courses
4
State avg: 3.2
Sports
29
14 boys' · 15 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
12%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
212 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.2%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4 AP courses offered
28.4% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics29sports offered
14 boys'·15 girls'·64 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

600 Garretson Road PO Box 6569, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bridgewater-raritan High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Somerville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Somerset County Vocational Technical High School (rated 7.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Somerville High School (rated 5.6/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Somerville), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Bridgewater, see our Bridgewater schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
CHILDREN'S CORNER AT BRIDGEWATER UMC Bridgewater 1.0 mi
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CHILD DEVT CTR OF SOMERSET CNTY Raritan 1.1 mi
BLAUSTEIN EARLY CHILDHOOD Bridgewater 1.3 mi
IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL Somerville 1.2 mi 7.4
Van Holten Primary School Bridgewater 1.2 mi 8.8
ST ANN CLASSICAL ACADEMY Raritan 1.6 mi 6.5
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Somerville 1.5 mi 5.8
Somerville High School Somerville 1.5 mi 5.6
THE PRESCHOOL PLACE AND KINDERGARTEN AT TEMPLE SHO Bridgewater 1.3 mi 5.2
Eisenhower Intermediate School Bridgewater 1.7 mi 6.9
John F. Kennedy Primary School Raritan 1.9 mi 6.4
Somerville Middle School Somerville 1.8 mi 8.0
THE LEARNING GATE Raritan 2.0 mi
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School Bridgewater 1.6 mi 7.1
Hillside Intermediate School Bridgewater 2.4 mi 8.1
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BRIDGEWATER Bridgewater 2.0 mi
Milltown Primary School Bridgewater 2.1 mi 6.3
Van Derveer Elementary School Somerville 2.4 mi 8.3
Bradley Gardens Primary School Bridgewater 2.6 mi 5.8
KANGAROO KIDS CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER Branchburg 2.4 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08807 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$165,983

Median Home Value

$562,400

Median Rent

$2,092/mo

Population

38,438

College Educated

61%

Homeownership

82.7%

Avg Commute

31.4 min

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Median Age

43.1

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
14 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,745
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
212
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.2%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%

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