Secaucus High School Ranked 165th Best In New Jersey

SECAUCUS, NJ —U.S. News & World Report just released its annual ranking of America's best high schools for the 2026-2027 school year.

Secaucus High School was ranked the 165th best high school in New Jersey this year. Secaucus continues to climb in the rankings; it was ranked 253rd in the state on their list in 2025.

Here's the listing for Secaucus High:

Secaucus High School is ranked 165th within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Secaucus High School is 32%, and the 12th grade enrollment is 146 students. Additionally, 42% of students in the school are economically disadvantaged. Secaucus High School is the only high school in the Secaucus School District.

SCORECARD 78 percent

• Took at Least One AP® Exam 32%
• Passed at Least One AP® Exam 24%
• Reading Proficiency 61%
• Science Proficiency 31%
• Graduation Rate 97%

Here is their 2026-'27 list of the top 10 best high schools in New Jersey:

1. High Technology High School
   Lincroft, NJ Part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District
   • #1 in New Jersey rankings
   • #28 in National Rankings
   High Technology High School’s curriculum is engineering-centric, with courses in civil engineering and architecture, computer-integrated manufacturing and digital electronics.
2. Edison Academy Magnet School
   Edison, NJ Part of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District
   • #2in New Jersey Rankings
   • #40in National Rankings
   Edison Academy Magnet School is ranked second within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Edison Academy...Read More
3. Union County Magnet High School
   Scotch Plains, NJ Part of the Union County Vocational-Technical School District
   • #3in New Jersey Rankings
   • #59in National Rankings
   Union County Magnet High School is ranked third within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Union County...Read More
4. Biotechnology High School
   Freehold, NJ
   • #4in New Jersey Rankings
   • #72in National Rankings
   The Biotechnology High School focuses on a collaborative learning experience that includes project-based learning, scholarly research and interactive partnerships. Students at the Biotechnology High...Read MoreGraduation Rate
   100%
5. Woodbridge Academy Magnet School
   Woodbridge, NJMiddlesex County Vocational and Technical School District
   • #5in New Jersey Rankings
   • #75in National Rankings
   Woodbridge Academy Magnet School is ranked fifth within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Woodbridge...Read More
6. Bergen County Academies
   Hackensack, NJBergen County Vocational Technical School District
   • #6in New Jersey Rankings
   • #78in National Rankings
   Bergen County Academies is ranked sixth within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Bergen County Academies...Read More
7. Academy for Information Technology
   Scotch Plains, NJUnion County Vocational-Technical School District
   • #7in New Jersey Rankings
   • #83in National Rankings
   Academy for Information Technology is ranked seventh within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Academy...Read More
8. Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro
   Teterboro, NJBergen County Vocational Technical School District
   • #8in New Jersey Rankings
   • #84in National Rankings
   Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro is ranked eighth within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation...Read More
9. Dr. Ronald E McNair High School
   Jersey City, NJJersey City Public Schools
   • #9in New Jersey Rankings
   • #114in National Rankings
   Dr. Ronald E McNair High School is ranked ninth within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Dr. Ronald...Read More
10. Academy for Allied Health Sciences
    Scotch Plains, NJUnion County Vocational-Technical School District
    • #10in New Jersey Rankings
    • #126in National Rankings
    Academy for Allied Health Sciences is ranked 10th within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Academy...Read More
11. Marine Academy of Science and Technology
    Highlands, NJMonmouth County Vocational School District
    • #11in New Jersey Rankings
    • #156in National Rankings
    Marine Academy of Science and Technology is ranked 11th within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at...Read More