At a glance
Reported students
781
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
272.5
Raritan High School: 781 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
12.4:1 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
- 878
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Raritan High School
Raritan High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hazlet. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Hazlet Township Public School District. NCES reports 781 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, 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 (74.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.8%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Raritan High School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.75 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.6%
- Hispanic18.8%
- Black1.9%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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
20 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Hazlet Township Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hazlet Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
376 reported students
Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
341 reported students
Middle Road School
Elementary · Grades 01–04
285 reported students
Lillian Drive School
Elementary · Grades 01–04
260 reported students
Raritan Valley School
Elementary · Grades 01–04
241 reported students
Beers Street School
Middle · Grades 05–06
198 reported students
Public schools near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth County Vocational Technical High School High · Monmouth County Vocational School District | 11–12 | 87 | 0.1 mi |
| Keansburg High School High · Keansburg School District | 09–12 | 379 | 1.6 mi |
| Keyport High School High · Keyport School District | 09–12 | 372 | 2.4 mi |
| Middletown High School North High · Middletown Township Public School District | 09–12 | 1,289 | 3.2 mi |
| Holmdel High School High · Holmdel Township School District | 09–12 | 934 | 3.4 mi |
| Matawan Regional High School High · Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District | 09–12 | 1,038 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Raritan High School
What grades does Raritan High School serve?
Raritan High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hazlet Township Public School District.
How many students attend Raritan High School?
Raritan High School reported 781 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 878 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Raritan High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 781 students and 62.75 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 Raritan High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Raritan High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hazlet Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Raritan High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.9% 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 Raritan High School in?
Raritan High School is part of Hazlet Township Public School District, based in Hazlet, NJ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Raritan High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Monmouth County Vocational Technical High School (0.1 mi), Keansburg High School (1.6 mi), Keyport High School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.