Carteret High School

199 WASHINGTON AVENUE
CARTERET, NJ 07008

www.carteretschools.org/CarteretHigh.cfm

1,089 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carteret High School, located at 199 Washington Avenue in Carteret, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Borough of Carteret. As part of the Carteret Public School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. The school fosters a diverse learning environment and places a strong emphasis on both scholastic achievement and the personal growth of its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Carteret High School is known for cultivating a vibrant extracurricular culture. The school supports a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives designed to encourage student engagement, leadership, and school spirit. By integrating rigorous coursework with a variety of student-led organizations, Carteret High School aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to their community and navigate the challenges of the modern world.

1,089

Total Students

83.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carteret High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	532
Black	187
Asian	242
Two or More	24
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
532 (48.9 %)
Asian
242 (22.2 %)
Black
187 (17.2 %)
White
98 (9.0 %)
Two or More
24 (2.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carteret Public School District
Phone:	(732)541-8960
Website:	http://www.carteretschools.org/CarteretHigh.cfm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,089
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	749
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	114

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 289

Grade 10 258

Grade 11 262

Grade 12 259

Ungraded 21