Serving 1,270 students in grades 9-12, Rahway High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rahway High School's student population of 1,270 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rahway High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rahway High School is 0.64, 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
#1954 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
48%
34%
Black
35%
15%
White
12%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rahway High School's ranking?
Rahway High School is ranked #1954 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rahway High School?
The graduation rate of Rahway High School is 73%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Rahway High School?
1,270 students attend Rahway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Rahway High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rahway High School?
Rahway High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rahway High School offer ?
Rahway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rahway High School part of?
Rahway High School is part of Rahway Public School District.
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