Rahway High School

Rahway High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1012 Madison Ave,  Rahway, NJ
Rahway Public School District
3.6
3.0
1,165 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John Farinella
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
80%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
24.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
2
Equity
1
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
153:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Hispanic
45.1%
Black
35.5%
White
13.6%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
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 272 Students
Montclair State University 235 Students
Kean University 225 Students
Seton Hall University 133 Students
New York University 128 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 127 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 116 Students
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ 112 Students
Temple University 108 Students
Rider University 105 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 89 Students
Biology 89 Students
Psychology 86 Students
Business 73 Students
Criminology 48 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 46 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Accounting 31 Students
Marketing 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 164 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/30/2025
I didn't have a great experience at Rahway High during my freshmen year due to it being an entire year virtually, which did put a dent in my grades and especially GPA. However, once we got to go back to school in person and actually meet my new teachers I had a much more pleasant experience and my guidance counselor was very helpful putting me in the right path and getting into the National Honor Society.
4.0 Senior
2/28/2025
I have been in the Rahway schools almost my entire life; I attended elementary, middle, and now high school there. My experience here has been a rollercoaster of emotions. I think the worst part about Rahway is its lack of seriousness for important issues. Some serious situations are taken lightly and not seen as threats; aka the fights. I would like to see fewer repercussions for not wearing IDs or parking in the lot and have it go more to the school fights and loud verbal arguments.
5.0 Alum
2/9/2024
I had a great experience at Rahway High. Though I didn't start off too a good start academically, I definitely ended off my High school years on a good note both academically and mentally!
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3.0 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/2/2024
Son went here, won an award for mathematical excellence when he graduated 1% percent of the kids get this award. Went on to union county community college. Guess what? As soon as the advisor saw what HS he came from he had to take math tests on the spot. Guess what again? He failed and had to take b...
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1.0 parent
9/20/2023
I’ve tried giving this school a chance regarding improvements before rating it… This school is rated below average for everything educational and I see exactly why. The administrators only concerns seem to be to just show up and get paid and the rating proves that. This school is extremely unorganiz...
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5.0 parent
3/24/2022
Great school, many activities and opportunities for students who want to be involved and make the most of their High School Journey.
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5.0 other
8/4/2014
RAHWAY HIGH SCHOOL, amongst other things is a place of second to none experience and learning. This school expresses the importance of diversity, quality extra-curricular activities and of course challenging students academically. Moving to Rahway in HS did not only challenge me with honor, CP, and...
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Rahway High School

Rahway High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rahway, NJ, in the Rahway neighborhood, and is served by the Rahway Public School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,165 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Rahway High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $527,980. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arthur L. Johnson High School, Linden High School, Colonia High School, and more. Learn more about what Rahway has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rahway High School.

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