Excellent
#246 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 10% in state
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
High School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools high school where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.
123 COLES STREET, Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Math 85% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 99% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dr Ronald Mcnair High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 92% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 97% (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 31 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr Ronald Mcnair 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 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 80Excellent Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,854
Median home value
$853,700
Median rent
$2,960/mo
College educated
80%
Homeownership
24.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,856 | Compare → |
| James J Ferris High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,345 | Compare → |
| Academy of Technology DesignEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| County Prep High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 917 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jersey City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #6 of 39
- District spending per student
- $28,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is a public high school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 698 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
What grades does Dr Ronald Mcnair High School serve?
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dr Ronald Mcnair High School?
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School has an enrollment of approximately 698 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Ronald Mcnair High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Ronald Mcnair High School rank in NJ?
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School ranks #246 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dr Ronald Mcnair High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Dr Ronald Mcnair High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dr Ronald Mcnair High School a charter school?
No, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr Ronald Mcnair High School a Title I school?
No, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Ronald Mcnair High School?
34.0% of students at Dr Ronald Mcnair 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
- 698
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (201) 418-7617
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 07302)
- 55,448
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 / EdFacts · 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 07302; 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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