Metuchen High School
- Public
- METUCHEN, NJ
Public School
Metuchen Public School District
Metuchen High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- METUCHEN, NJ
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 137 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Metuchen High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
87%
Percent Proficient - Math
57%
Average Graduation Rate
87%
Average SAT
1310
289 responses
Average ACT
30
86 responses
AP Enrollment
42%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$154,339
National
$75,149Median Rent
$1,933
National
$1,268Median Home Value
$537,000
National
$281,900Culture & Safety
Poll
93%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 14 responsesPoll
79%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 14 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
708
Free or Reduced Lunch
6%
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 15 responses87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 15 responses93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 15 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$72,766
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.4%
47%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 19 responses58%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 19 responses68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 19 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$18,669 / year
National
$12,23971%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 21 responses57%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 21 responses62%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 21 responsesSimilar Schools
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Metuchen High School Reviews
Rating 3.81 out of 5 137 reviews
Metuchen High School is a small 700 ish sized school. It is a very tightnit community of teachers, friends, and other guardians and adults which I've shared countless experiences with. While there are always exceptions, I would say that the vast majority of teachers have done everything they could to provide the best experience for the students. Many of the school organizations are very supportive though, again there are a few which have been known to be toxic. The course riggor can vary from very easy to managable, to quite riggorous depending on your level of classes. On the whole, many around me have had mixed reveiws about our guidance counselers, though personally mine has been outstanding and has seriously helped me out and the others I know are also quite good.
On an academic level, I had a good experience at Metuchen High School. With a couple of exceptions, most of my teachers were very competent and engaging, especially the ones teaching AP classes. I would say that the one department where the teachers are the weakest is science. In physics and chemistry I had to get tutoring outside of school because the teachers were not very good.
I think Metuchen is a tough school on a social level because it's on the smaller side and very cliquey. Gossip and drama are every-present, to the point where it can be distracting from your education. I had a hard time making friends because I didn't want to engage in partying or gossip.
The sports at Metuchen are generally not very good with a couple of exceptions. Football games had very low attendance. The sports team I played on was pretty good while I went there, but the team atmosphere and coach were toxic. I dreaded the season because my teammates were overly competitive and cliquey.
I think Metuchen is a tough school on a social level because it's on the smaller side and very cliquey. Gossip and drama are every-present, to the point where it can be distracting from your education. I had a hard time making friends because I didn't want to engage in partying or gossip.
The sports at Metuchen are generally not very good with a couple of exceptions. Football games had very low attendance. The sports team I played on was pretty good while I went there, but the team atmosphere and coach were toxic. I dreaded the season because my teammates were overly competitive and cliquey.
Metuchen High School is a great school that allowed me to grow as a person and understand the challenges of life. While it is not a perfect school (largely due to the disgusting food), I enjoy attending my classes and using the resources that I am provided with.