Sayreville War Memorial High School

sayreville-swm.ss8.sharpschool.com/

1,750 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS), located in Parlin, New Jersey, serves as the singular public high school for the Sayreville Public Schools district. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and vocational-technical opportunities. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, offering an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, including student government, academic clubs, and an active arts program.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is perhaps best recognized for its strong school spirit, particularly regarding its athletic programs. As a member of the Greater Middlesex Conference, the "Bombers" participate in various competitive sports, drawing significant community involvement and support. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success—whether that be college, trade school, or the workforce—Sayreville War Memorial High School remains a central hub for student development and civic pride within the borough of Sayreville.

1,750

Total Students

135.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sayreville War Memorial High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	629
Hispanic	457
Black	288
Asian	297
Two or More	59
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	7

White
629 (36.0 %)
Hispanic
457 (26.1 %)
Asian
297 (17.0 %)
Black
288 (16.5 %)
Two or More
59 (3.4 %)
American Indian
12 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.4 %)

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:	Sayreville School District
Phone:	(732)525-5252
Website:	http://sayreville-swm.ss8.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	659
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	156

* 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 9 466

Grade 10 441

Grade 11 425

Grade 12 385

Ungraded 33