Serving 2,711 students in grades 9-12, Bridgewater-raritan High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,711 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgewater-raritan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bridgewater-raritan High School's student population of 2,711 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 225 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
225 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridgewater-raritan High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgewater-raritan High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
20%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
43%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgewater-raritan High School's ranking?
Bridgewater-raritan High School is ranked #781 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bridgewater-raritan High School often compared to?
Bridgewater-raritan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsborough High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridgewater-raritan High School?
The graduation rate of Bridgewater-raritan High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bridgewater-raritan High School?
2,711 students attend Bridgewater-raritan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bridgewater-raritan High School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgewater-raritan High School?
Bridgewater-raritan High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bridgewater-raritan High School offer ?
Bridgewater-raritan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bridgewater-raritan High School part of?
Bridgewater-raritan High School is part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
School Reviews
5 5/21/2012
I graduated from BRHS in 2006. Virtually everything about this school was excellent - from the teachers to the student body to the student organizations to the athletics department. Truly a top notch school with high caliber academics. As a teacher now, and having been in many other better and far worse schools, I can say that both students and teachers who land at ''BR'' are truly lucky and blessed to be there. GO PANTHERS!!!
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