Ramsey High School

Ramsey High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
256 E Main St,  Ramsey, NJ
Ramsey School District
3.9
4.5
828 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Michael Thumm
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
650
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
86.1%
AP Math Enrollment
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
211:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.2%
White
75.8%
Hispanic
11.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Black
2%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#25 Best HS For Athletes in New Jersey
#45 Best 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 112 Students
University of Delaware 91 Students
Penn State 85 Students
Boston University 84 Students
New York University 79 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 64 Students
Northeastern University 62 Students
Montclair State University 62 Students
Boston College 61 Students
The College of New Jersey 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 108 Students
Psychology 86 Students
Marketing 57 Students
Finance 56 Students
Biology 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Economics 27 Students
Criminology 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 106 Reviews
5.0 Parent
6/29/2025
Ramsey High School has been such a wonderful experience for my son, who completed his sophomore year. The leadership, teachers are exceptional and really care about each student. Do blessed to live in Ramsey and be part of this educational experience.
5.0 Parent
6/16/2025
My daughter is only a freshman. I need an additional year or two before I can provide this feedback. Thank you.
4.0 Parent
5/30/2025
Would like to see teachers update grades more often and sooner. Some teachers take forever to enter grades into the portal
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 4 Reviews
5.0 other
4/2/2020
Excellent. Prepared me for higher education and later career.
4.0 parent
7/12/2016
Ramsey HS has provided my children with a well rounded education in addition to the many extracurricular activities offered. the staff is very supportive and provide proper guidance to enhance college opportunities
4.0 parent
5/19/2016
Ramsey High School has some of the most engaging and motivating teachers. They are caring and very supportive of their students.
5.0 parent
11/19/2014
Ramsey HS is under rated I moved to this town for my children. Thanks to the staff and administration. Kudos

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Ramsey High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ramsey, NJ, in the Ramsey neighborhood, and is served by the Ramsey School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 828 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Ramsey High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $895,227. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northern Highlands Reg High School, Mahwah High School, Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School, and more. Learn more about what Ramsey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ramsey High School.

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