Serving 1,750 students in grades 9-12, Sayreville War Memorial 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 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sayreville War Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sayreville War Memorial High School's student population of 1,750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sayreville War Memorial 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 Sayreville War Memorial High School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1390 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
26%
33%
Black
17%
15%
White
36%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sayreville War Memorial High School's ranking?
Sayreville War Memorial High School is ranked #1390 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sayreville War Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Sayreville War Memorial High School is 81%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sayreville War Memorial High School?
1,750 students attend Sayreville War Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Sayreville War Memorial High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sayreville War Memorial High School?
Sayreville War Memorial High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sayreville War Memorial High School offer ?
Sayreville War Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sayreville War Memorial High School part of?
Sayreville War Memorial High School is part of Sayreville School District.
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