Carteret High School

Carteret High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
199 Washington Ave,  Carteret, NJ
Carteret Public School District
3.5
3.7
1,009 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. David Salvatore
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
69.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
248:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Hispanic
48.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.2%
Black
17.2%
White
9%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 314 Students
Kean University 251 Students
Montclair State University 224 Students
Middlesex College 144 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 133 Students
New York University 129 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 116 Students
Seton Hall University 104 Students
The College of New Jersey 90 Students
Rider University 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 94 Students
Business 75 Students
Nursing 75 Students
Psychology 63 Students
Computer Science 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Accounting 38 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Marketing 24 Students
Political Science and Government 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 199 Reviews
1.0 Alum
5/20/2025
Carteret High School is very poor with math, reading and science education. The students are far behind where they are needed to be prepared for a career or college.
5.0 Freshman
5/14/2024
My experience at CHS was a diverse one, at CHS, you have many options for the arts as the school is rich in that aspect, from band to after school choir. In addition, there's a wide availability of many diverse classes & sciences.
4.0 Parent
1/13/2024
Overall I have had a decent experience with Carteret Highschool. They have an outstanding music and arts program. Academically I wish they were a bit more challenging though.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
4.0 parent
10/7/2022
Felt parent involvements are not encouraged by consular. AP classes are good but not many students are capable. Parents are complainer for teachers gives more homework. Doesn't matter the school rank is...What matters how much parents get involved with their children homework and follow up.My son ac...
5.0 parent
9/10/2022
It’s a very typical school but for a small town it gets you places
2.0 parent
1/22/2020
My daughter went through the Carteret school system, and graduated High school, however the stories she had mentioned to us about the teachers not being leaders, lack of homework, and just winging it, kids misbehaving in class, shows that there is a lot of work to be done in the Carteret school syst...

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Carteret High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Carteret, NJ, in the Carteret neighborhood, and is served by the Carteret Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,009 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Carteret High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $555,947. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bishop Patrick V Ahern High School, John W. Lavelle Preparatory Charter School, Sinai Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Carteret has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carteret High School.

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