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Dr Ronald McNair High School

123 COLES STREET, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07302

Top 10% School in New Jersey

Ranked 1 of 256 in New Jersey

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About Dr Ronald McNair High School

Dr. Ronald E McNair High School is a public magnet high school in Jersey City, New Jersey. It serves students in grades 9–12 and focuses on preparing them for college and doing well in school. The school has about 700 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16:1. This makes it a good place for students to take advanced classes and study with others. There are eight high schools in Jersey City Public Schools, and Dr. Ronald E McNair High School is one of them. About 96% of students take Advanced Placement® courses and exams, which are available in a wide range of subjects. About 81% of the students are from minority groups, and about 34% of the students are from low-income families. The school says that during the years 2025–2026, students will be very good at math (about 97%) and reading (about 100%). Dr. Ronald E. McNair High School also helps students get ready for college by letting them take the SAT and ACT. The money spent on each student in the local district goes toward teaching materials and advanced program offerings. The school is in a city with a wide range of housing options.

Dr Ronald McNair High School Contact Information

Address

123 COLES STREET, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07302

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Phone

(201) 418-7617

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 97%
Reading 100%
State average proficiency is 97% in Math and 100% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
698
Total Students
$89187
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dr Ronald McNair High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 19.34%
Asian 43.55%
Hispanic 15.9%
Black 13.9%
Two+ Races 5.44%
Native Am. 0.43%
White
19.34%
Asian
43.55%
Hispanic
15.9%
Black
13.9%
Two+ Races
5.44%
Native Am.
0.43%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 698
54.3%
379 Female
45.56%
318 Male

Student Population

698 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

232 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School has made it onto the Platinum AP School Honor Roll, which means it is dedicated to giving students the chance to do well in Advanced Placement classes. Students in the school's Science Research program always do well in competitions like the Hudson County Science Fair and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Students in McNair's Inventing Smart Objects class have worked with students in the Sculpture class to make interactive Haunted Houses that show off their coding, design, and creative skills.

FAQ

Q1. What does the school focus on in terms of academics?

Ans. Dr. Ronald McNair High School focuses on advanced studies that will help students get ready for college.

Q2. Are the SAT and ACT tests part of the plan?

Ans. Students in school get help with college entrance exams that is organized.

Q3. How is academic excellence encouraged?

Ans. Difficult classes help students meet high academic standards.

Q4. Do people learn how to be leaders?

Ans. Student groups encourage people to take responsibility and be proactive.

Q5. What kind of school culture is important?

Ans. A culture of success and motivation is encouraged.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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