DR RONALD MCNAIR HIGH SCHOOL

Dr Ronald McNair High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jersey City Public Schools school district, located in JERSEY CITY, NJ with about 683 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, Dr Ronald McNair High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Dr. Ronald McNair Academic High School, located on Coles Street in Jersey City, is a premier magnet school renowned for its rigorous academic standards and competitive admissions process. As one of the top-ranked public high schools in New Jersey, it serves a diverse student body from across the city, providing a challenging college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes advanced coursework, including a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) classes. The school is named in honor of Dr. Ronald McNair, the late NASA physicist and astronaut, and it consistently strives to uphold a culture of excellence, intellectual curiosity, and high achievement.

Beyond its demanding classroom environment, McNair Academic is known for fostering a tight-knit community where students are encouraged to engage in a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive academic teams and robotics to the arts and community service. Because the school draws high-achieving students from throughout Jersey City, it provides a unique social and educational landscape that prepares graduates for success at the nation’s most selective universities. Its reputation for academic rigor makes it a cornerstone of the Jersey City Public School District and a sought-after destination for families prioritizing STEM and liberal arts advancement.

For more information, contact Dr Ronald McNair High School at (201) 418-7617 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.