Dr Ronald McNair High School
JERSEY CITY, NJ · Jersey City Public Schools
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
12th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 97%· Stable
123 COLES STREET, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302
(201)418-7617NCES ID 340783002778Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Dr Ronald McNair High School 12th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 97th in 2019 to 97th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 171 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 698 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 32.1% | 43.6% | ▲ 11.5 pts | |
| White | 22.9% | 19.3% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.1% | 15.9% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Black | 18.6% | 13.9% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 5.4% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $892K in zip 07302 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Dr Ronald McNair High School
- #356William L Dickinson High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.4 mi away356th of 404
ELA 23% ▼76 · Math 10% ▼76Compare - #339James J Ferris High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.5 mi away339th of 404
ELA 29% ▼70 · Math 10% ▼76Compare - #41Academy of Technology DesignHudson County Schools of Technology School District · 0.7 mi away41st of 404
ELA 87% ▼12 · Math 62% ▼24Compare - #26County Prep High SchoolHudson County Schools of Technology School District · 0.7 mi away26th of 404
ELA 91% ▼8 · Math 70% ▼16Compare - #369Lincoln High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 1.3 mi away369th of 404
ELA 20% ▼79 · Math 10% ▼76Compare - #51Liberty High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 1.4 mi away51st of 404
ELA 91% ▼8 · Math 52% ▼34Compare - #111Hoboken High SchoolHoboken Public School District · 1.6 mi away111th of 404
ELA 69% ▼30 · Math 42% ▼44Compare - #273Innovation High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 2.2 mi away273rd of 404
ELA 50% ▼49 · Math 10% ▼76Compare
What school district is Dr Ronald McNair High School in?
Dr Ronald McNair High School is part of the Jersey City Public Schools district in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey.
Is Dr Ronald McNair High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dr Ronald McNair High School 12th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dr Ronald McNair High School?
Asian 44%, White 19%, Hispanic 16%, Black 14% (698 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dr Ronald McNair High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07302 is $892K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.