Dunellen High School

Dunellen High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
411 1st St,  Dunellen, NJ
Dunellen Public School District
3.3
3.6
400 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Paul Lynch
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
30%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
35.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
2
Equity
3
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
117:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Hispanic
54%
White
27.2%
Black
12.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Two or more races
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 103 Students
Kean University 61 Students
Montclair State University 59 Students
The College of New Jersey 52 Students
New York University 35 Students
Rowan University 35 Students
Raritan Valley Community College 35 Students
Stockton University 34 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 34 Students
Middlesex College 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 37 Students
Nursing 24 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Biology 21 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Marketing 10 Students
Finance 9 Students
Criminology 7 Students
Creative Writing 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 58 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/30/2020
Based on my experience at Dunellen High school, most of the teachers especially the ones for Juniors and Seniors are nice. The acedemics I'm doing are great but I would forget about it after I'm done with the topics. In my opinion, when I go to school everyday it just feels boring. The change I would like to see is more socialization in our school to make the day more exciting.
4.0 Parent
3/29/2020
Dunellen has small class sizes so if a student needs assistance, the majority of the teachers make themselves available. What would be an improvement would be to diversify the teaching staff to mirror the demographics of the area, and to provide more courses that align to future business needs for students who are doing a college preparatory curriculum.
3.0 Alum
8/8/2018
Dunellen has limited resources which tends to give students a disadvantage when it comes time to apply for colleges. While it's great for developing relations with teachers and getting valuable recommendation letters, some teachers are not good which can all but rule out taking their classes.
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3.6 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/22/2025
My family has had a very positive experience Dunellen High School. My oldest has taken several AP classes and earned a good score on his AP tests, so I feel that he is well prepared for college. The teachers go out of their way to support the kids and make sure they have what they need. I am particu...
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5.0 parent
2/28/2023
Dunellen is a small town with excellent public schools. The high school offers an impressive array of AP courses and has quite a few ivy league admissions annually. The student population is prepared extremely well for college. Compared to other surrounding towns, Dunellen's high school is consisten...
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5.0 parent
9/21/2022
My kids came from a “blue ribbon” school. It I have to say I made the right choice to move back and send my kids to the schools. The teachers are wonderful! My eldest was having issues with Math or at least at the “blue ribbon” school. She is excelling, her confidence is nothing like I’ve seen befor...
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5.0 student
2/18/2018
Small school with plenty of resources to help students excel.
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Dunellen High School

Dunellen High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dunellen, NJ, in the Dunellen neighborhood, and is served by the Dunellen Public School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 400 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Dunellen High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $520,799. Discover additional schools in the area, like Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies, Middlesex High School, North Plainfield Middle/High School, and more. Learn more about what Dunellen has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dunellen High School.

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