Secaucus High School

11 Mill Ridge Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 637 students in grades 9-12, Secaucus High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Secaucus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Secaucus High School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
637 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Secaucus 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 Secaucus High School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1078 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Secaucus High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Secaucus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Secaucus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Secaucus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
10%
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Hispanic
42%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Secaucus High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
15%
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White
32%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Secaucus High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Secaucus High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Secaucus High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Secaucus High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Secaucus High School's ranking?
Secaucus High School is ranked #1078 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Secaucus High School?
The graduation rate of Secaucus High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Secaucus High School?
637 students attend Secaucus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Secaucus High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Secaucus High School?
Secaucus High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Secaucus High School offer ?
Secaucus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Secaucus High School part of?
Secaucus High School is part of Secaucus School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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