Bridgewater-Raritan High School in Bridgewater, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

2,673

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

205

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey high enrollment

98th percentile

Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

461

Bridgewater-Raritan High School: 2,673 reported students.

State peer staffing position

65th percentile

13:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 2,745
Teachers (FTE): 252.6
Student–teacher ratio: 10.9:1

What the reported data says about Bridgewater-Raritan High School

Bridgewater-Raritan High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bridgewater. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. NCES reports 2,673 students for 2024–25.

Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.3%) and Asian (31%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 30 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Bridgewater-Raritan High School

1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 205 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 11 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2%
Students with disabilities: 15.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 15.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 11
Nurses (FTE): 4
Psychologists (FTE): 7
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White41.3%
Hispanic19.8%
Black4.1%
Asian31%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Multiracial2.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

30 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

1,220 reported students

Eisenhower Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

625 reported students

Hillside Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

568 reported students

Hamilton Primary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

462 reported students

Adamsville Primary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

461 reported students

John F. Kennedy Primary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

431 reported students

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Public schools near Bridgewater-Raritan High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Somerville High School High · Somerville Public School District	09–12	1,072	1.5 mi
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School High · Somerset County Vocational and Technical School District	09–12	332	1.6 mi
The Career Center of the SCESC High · Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr	06–12	7	3.6 mi
Somerset Secondary Academy High · Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr	09–12	70	3.6 mi
Manville High School High · Manville School District	09–12	528	3.8 mi
Bound Brook High School High · Bound Brook School District	09–12	579	5.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater-Raritan High School

What grades does Bridgewater-Raritan High School serve?

Bridgewater-Raritan High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.

How many students attend Bridgewater-Raritan High School?

Bridgewater-Raritan High School reported 2,673 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,745 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Bridgewater-Raritan High School?

The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 2,673 students and 205 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bridgewater-Raritan High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bridgewater-Raritan High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Bridgewater-Raritan High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

15.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bridgewater-Raritan High School in?

Bridgewater-Raritan High School is part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District, based in Martinsville, NJ, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bridgewater-Raritan High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Somerville High School (1.5 mi), Somerset County Vocational Technical High School (1.6 mi), The Career Center of the SCESC (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.