Enrollment
716
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jersey City, NJ
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
Federal NCES profile for Dr Ronald Mcnair High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340783002778
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Ronald Mcnair High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is a mid-sized high school in Jersey City, New Jersey, enrolling 716 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.2% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 716 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 366 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #156.
Its student body is led by Asian (43%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Jersey City's high schools, it stands alongside Innovation High School (301 students): Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 10.8:1).
Jersey City Public Schools also operates William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students) and James J Ferris High School (1,364 students) alongside Dr Ronald Mcnair High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr Ronald Mcnair High School compares
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 11% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,862
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 43.4%
White 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jersey City Public Schools, which includes Dr Ronald Mcnair High School.
$26,862
Per student
+8%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 53.5%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr Ronald Mcnair High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornelia F. Bradford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Ronald Mcnair High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Jersey City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~716 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
How many students attend Dr Ronald Mcnair High School?
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School has 716 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jersey City, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Ronald Mcnair High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Ronald Mcnair High School?
26.2% of students at Dr Ronald Mcnair High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Ronald Mcnair High School?
The largest demographic group at Dr Ronald Mcnair High School is Asian at 43.4% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Ronald Mcnair High School?
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Ronald Mcnair High School rank among high schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Jersey City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jersey City on the city page.
Is Dr Ronald Mcnair High School a good school?
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jersey City Public Schools?
Besides Dr Ronald Mcnair High School, Jersey City Public Schools also operates William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students), James J Ferris High School (1,364 students), and Cornelia F. Bradford School (1,082 students). See the Jersey City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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