DUNELLEN HIGH SCHOOL
Dunellen High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Dunellen Public School District school district, located in DUNELLEN, NJ with about 372 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Dunellen High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Dunellen High School, located at 411 First Street in Dunellen, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the borough of Dunellen. As part of the Dunellen Public School District, the school is known for its relatively small size, which fosters a tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. It provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce, while emphasizing a supportive environment where faculty can provide personalized attention to student success.
Beyond academics, Dunellen High School maintains an active extracurricular culture, offering a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs that encourage student engagement and leadership. The school functions as a focal point for the local community, reflecting the small-town values of Dunellen while striving to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to navigate an increasingly diverse and technological world.
For more information, contact Dunellen High School at (732) 968-0885 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DUNELLEN, NJ 08812
(732) 968-0885
DUNELLEN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DUNELLEN, NJ with about 372 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dunellen Public School District
- Total Students:
- 372
- Teachers:
- 31.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 372 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 46.0%
- White
- 38.7%
- Black or African American
- 9.1%
- Asian
- 6.2%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.