Dr Ronald McNair High School

Dr Ronald McNair High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
123 Coles St,  Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City School District
4.1
2.9
704 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Macagnano
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.78
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.78
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
700
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
30
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
77.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
238:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.2%
Male
43.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
42.9%
White
19.8%
Hispanic
16%
Black
14.3%
Two or more races
5.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Niche Standout HS in New Jersey
#4 Best Magnet HS in New Jersey
#5 Best College Prep Public HS in New Jersey
Source: Niche

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 610 Students
New York University 471 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 291 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 291 Students
Boston University 273 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 267 Students
Princeton University 263 Students
Columbia University 238 Students
Cornell University 234 Students
University of Pennsylvania 234 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 191 Students
Business 151 Students
Biology 126 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 99 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Finance 75 Students
Economics 58 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 58 Students
Political Science and Government 57 Students
Nursing 55 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 255 Reviews
2.0 Sophomore
5/25/2025
the school is alright but definitely needs improvement with the studies and getting more educated teachers
4.0 Sophomore
1/20/2025
more resources needed for STEM including robotics, computer science etc. great teachers who are dedicated.
5.0 Senior
9/22/2024
My time at McNair has been very competitive but I have enjoyed every moment of it. The school is filled with students who enjoy learning and hope to continue their academic careers into college.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 8 Reviews
2.0 student
1/31/2022
This school is hyped up to to be much better than it actually is. if you want a positive high school experience, please choose another school. the academic environment is toxic. Students are often told that they are "Mcnair Kids" and shouldn't be acting like "Dickinson Kids" or "Lincoln Kids" as if...
1.0 student
6/19/2014
Unfortunately, due to rigorous curriculum most of the students cheat in order to gain advantage. It's uncertain whether administration is aware of this dilemma.
1.0 other
5/10/2014
McNair is portrayed to be better than what it really is. Honestly, people don't know what ot really is. It's really hyped up.
5.0 other
4/29/2014
Being an alumnus of Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School is what distinguished me from the rest of my Freshman class in my Undergraduate career in college. I was comfortable with taking multiple classes at once, studying almost 12 hours at a time and having to do a large amount of homework assi...

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Dr Ronald McNair High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jersey City, NJ and is served by the Jersey City School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 704 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 95% are proficient in reading. Dr Ronald McNair High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.78, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,021,757. Discover additional schools in the area, like County Prep High School, James J. Ferris High School, William L. Dickinson High School, and more. Learn more about what Jersey City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dr Ronald McNair High School.

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