New Brunswick High School

1000 Somerset St
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

hs.nbpschools.net/

2,477 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Brunswick High School, located at 1000 Somerset Street in New Brunswick, New Jersey, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the local district. As a diverse and comprehensive high school, it offers a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various vocational or career-focused electives, aimed at preparing its student body for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the city, reflecting the vibrant cultural and socioeconomic makeup of the surrounding community.

Beyond its core academic mission, New Brunswick High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, providing students with numerous opportunities to participate in athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is known for its "Zebra" pride and maintains a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports student growth both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging its urban setting, the institution frequently collaborates with local organizations and the nearby Rutgers University to enhance student learning experiences and provide resources that support holistic student development.

2,477

Total Students

177.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Brunswick High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	2,278
Black	171
Asian	8
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

Hispanic
2,278 (92.0 %)
Black
171 (6.9 %)
White
12 (0.5 %)
Asian
8 (0.3 %)
Two or More
3 (0.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)

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:	New Brunswick School District
Phone:	(732)745-5300
Website:	http://hs.nbpschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	177.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,875
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	278

* 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 9 808

Grade 10 607

Grade 11 515

Grade 12 441

Ungraded 106