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East Brunswick High School

Public | 10-12 | 2216 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
Based on 3 ratings
2011:
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2010:
Based on 5 ratings

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Posted March 22, 2013

Could not be happier with my son's education! He is not only mature, but very well rounded from attending EBHS. It is a true institute of education for the real world and beyond.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2013

Excellent high school - completely prepares students for college and the next steps! So much to offer in terms of classes!


Posted June 6, 2012

Overall high quality school with a diverse student body and a wide range of classes (including AP classes) to take. .
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 19, 2012

As a former student at East Brunswick High School, I feel that I was well prepared for college. Having to graduate in June of 2011 I have went on in furthering my education going into college. The high school has well prepared their students going into college. Everyone says the first year is hard as in the amount of work and tests you get in college but for me and many of my peers from East Brunswick High school the first year was a very smooth transition. Since EBHS already gives their students an abundant amount of work and tests college was not so much different since the amount of homework in college is comparable to the amount of EBHS. I highly reccomend this school but you really have to work hard to follow their academic standings.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 19, 2012

I recently moved here from Monmouth county and have sent my children to East Brunswick High School after deciding to move to a place where their education system is a strong point. During the registration process I was given a tour of the school and wow was I surprised. The amount of rooms in this school is absolutely huge and technology wise it is the best I've seen. Most the rooms have these things called smart boards and in the science rooms I noticed iMacs in almost every science class. In their arts classes new iMacs were present and some labs have pop up computers with Mac minis hooked on to them for each individual student. I was also given a tour at the media center which is their library and it is very well stocked with 2 extra computer labs that can support 100 students. Overall the school was very clean and their athletic fields were nice as well with a fuse sized track and brand new football and baseball fields. That's not it on the other side they have 3 soccer fields and a tennis court. Not to mention they also have 3 indoor gyms, a weight room, aerobics room, and a dance room as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 14, 2011

East Brunswick High school provides a solid foundation for students targeting well respected colleges and solid career choices. Submitted by a parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2011

You will do great here if you are very smart or a very, very hard worker. Honors/AP kids for the most part have great teachers and will get into a top college if they get good grades and participate in extra-curricular activities. However, in a school so big, many students do not do so well. If you can make it to the top in East Brunswick, then you're set, but if you can't, I would look to other schools.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 16, 2011

What is the measure of a school but the end result - how its students ultimately fare as adults? My children attended East Brunswick HS in the 1990s and each was enriched and motivated by the experience. My son went on to the honors program at U of Penn, where the director told us they accepted many EB students because they were among the best prepared for college. The foundation of my son's career was in EBHS's extra-curricular activities - the newspaper and the We the People competition. My daughter was Phi Beta Kappa at Rutgers; she majored in psychology after being inspired by an EBHS teacher and is now a social worker. You won't find a better public school system. But students (and parents) need to realize that they only get out of it what they put into it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 30, 2010

I am a senior at EBHS and I simply love the opportunities that this school (and the whole EB school system) has given me. The teachers are all really nice and helpful and have the experience to help you get the desired score/results that you want. I took 5 AP courses last year, did superb on all 5 exams. I was also recently accepted to Johns Hopkins and will be going there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 28, 2010

As a parent of 3 graduates from EBHS over the span of 12 years, all three kids have been throughly well prepared for college educations. They have either graduated or have been accepted into Drexel, George Washington, and Temple respectively, all theit first choice of colleges. All three found teachers who served as inspirations to them in their course of studies. This includes academics as well as the arts. All three also received AP credits from the AP courses they took, with a wide variety of AP courses available. I highly recommend this public high school for those parents and students capable of supporting a challenging academic environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2010

I am currently a Jr. in East Brunswick High School and I have to say it is very good compared to the school i went before. When I moved here it was very difficult for me since everything was completely new and the academics were way higher since EBHS is probably 1 or 2 years ahead of other schools. During my sophmore year i began to get used to the school and all I have to say is that the education they provide for us is and will be beneficial for our life in the future. The school environment is nice and clean and most of the teachers are very nice and will be willing to take half their afternoon time to help you on work you do not understand. Overall I think this school is a wonderful place to learn and have fun since many of the kids are nice.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 25, 2010

Teachers at EBHS constantly told me they were preparing me for college. I did not really think anything of it until I got to college. I can't believe how advanced I am compared to other students from different high schools around the country. EBHS was a great school and really helped me prepare for the real world.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 2, 2010

The school is way to hard and they dont have good teatchers.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 3, 2009

Great educational system.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 21, 2009

East Brunswick High school provides a solid foundation for students targeting well respected colleges and solid career choices.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

My Granddaughter just graduated from E.B.H.C. & she got a wonderful education that prepared her for college. The education there was very well rounded giving her the opportunity to excel in so many different ways.


Posted September 20, 2009

I just graduated and feel very prepared to take on the workload and expectations of a college student, due to my education at East Brunswick High School. It's fun and school spirited like you wouldn't believe. There's so many course options that allow everyone to find what they really enjoy doing, which ultimately helps when deciding what colleges to apply to.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 20, 2009

We all work hard for what we want to accomplish, and there is no other school like east brunswick that would work together to have the better for our community.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 20, 2009

A school that keeps the majority of kids on track to a better future.


Posted September 20, 2009

East brunswick High School is a great school. It has excellent academic standing and an awesome arts department. I graduated in 2009 and I would go to that school again.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 92% in 2012.

710 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

710 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black87%
Asian97%
Hispanic91%
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education68%
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant95%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former73%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Black63%
Asian96%
Hispanic76%
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education44%
General education96%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant90%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former73%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

553 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
Black49%
Asian80%
Hispanic49%
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Special education36%
General education78%
English language learners56%
Non-migrant70%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former64%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 63% 54%
Asian 27% 8%
Black 5% 17%
Hispanic 5% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 7%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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380 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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Phone: (732) 613-6904

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