- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340783002778
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 340783002778 · Jersey City, NJ High · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 13.8:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William L Dick
William L Dickinson High School
1,786 students
- James J Ferris
James J Ferris High School
1,364 students
- Cornelia F. Br
Cornelia F. Bradford School
1,082 students
- Joseph H. Bren
Joseph H. Brensinger School
926 students
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe School
906 students
- This school
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
716 students
What this shows Dr Ronald Mcnair High School reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Ronald Mcnair High School compares
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$27,184
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Jersey City Public Schools reports $27,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,364
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~716 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.