Serving 784 students in grades 9-12, Ramsey High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 784 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ramsey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Ramsey High School's student population of 784 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ramsey High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ramsey High School is 0.41, 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
#197 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
76%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ramsey High School's ranking?
Ramsey High School is ranked #197 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ramsey High School often compared to?
Ramsey High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mahwah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ramsey High School?
The graduation rate of Ramsey High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ramsey High School?
784 students attend Ramsey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ramsey High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ramsey High School?
Ramsey High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ramsey High School offer ?
Ramsey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ramsey High School part of?
Ramsey High School is part of Ramsey School District.
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