We empower students to become autonomous learners who will continue to recognize and solve problems throughout their lives. We focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, self-direction, creativity and innovation. There are a lot of factors in our Formula for Excellence, and statistics prove that our innovative approach works.

• Ramsey High School routinely ranks as a top high school in the state.

• Ramsey School District was awarded the 2018 Ambassador Award from the New Jersey Governor's Council on Mental Health Stigma.

• In 2018 and 2021, Ramsey was 1 of only about 530 districts in the United States named as one of the BEST communities for music education.

• Ramsey High School was ranked in the top 8% of High Schools and earned a Silver Medal (National) in NJ by US News and Report in 2018.

• The Ramsey School District was awarded the prestigious Apple Distinguished Program Award for embracing the use of educational technology to provide our students access to resources and experiences outside of the four walls of the classroom.

• RHS earned College Board’s Female Diversity Award for closing the gender gap in AP Computer Science.

• Ramsey is recognized for teaching students in the digital age with a Common Sense Media Certification.

• Hubbard Elementary School was awarded the distinguished National Blue Ribbon award by the United States Department of Education.

• Tisdale Elementary School was identified by the New Jersey Department of Education as a High Performing Rewards School.

• Ramsey’s science labs, Foods Room and STEM instructional spaces are state-of-the-art after community support for a major investment in the schools.

• SAT scores regularly outpace the state average by 9 to 12 percent.

• RHS has been named to the AP Honor Roll, recognizing student enrollment and achievement in Advanced Placement courses.

• High School teacher Daniel Willever received the prestigious Milken Educator Award, aka the “Oscar of Teaching.” Although the award made the district proud, it also encouraged all our teachers to think differently about presenting lessons and engaging students.

• RHS offers 20 honors-level courses and 18 AP courses; 93% of AP test takers have scored a 3 or higher.

• 98% of graduates leave Ramsey with college plans.

• Ramsey High School offers an extensive complement of musical, artistic, athletic, literary, dramatic, social, cultural, and service opportunities.

• We implement cutting-edge courses that go well beyond a standard high school curriculum, including Design Thinking, Robotics, and Digital Music Production. Our AP course offerings include typical selections plus unusual opportunities such as Human Geography and Computer Science Principles; additional AP courses are provided through Virtual High School.

• Ramsey High Schools boasted a U.S. Presidential Scholar in 2015.

• Ramsey was designated as a 2018 and 2020 "Best Community for Music Education" by the NAMM Foundation.

• Big Blue Marching Band involves 130+ members, and routinely performs around the world. Big Blue is a 14-time Tournament of Bands Group 4 Open Finalist and Top-5 finisher for five straight years.

• All Ramsey musical groups – Big Blue, RHS ensembles & chorus, Smith band & chorus – regularly take top honors in competitions.

• Ramsey musicians earned nearly 70 seats in 2018-19 honor ensembles (All-County, All-Region, and All-State). RHS Chorus has performed at Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall, even singing back-up for the band Foreigner.

• Ramsey HS Wind Ensemble earned Gold ratings at North Jersey School Music Association Festival in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018. The Ensemble earned recognition for "Best Brass" and "Best Percussion" sections in 2018.

• Ramsey HS Jazz Band consistently garners Gold and Superior Ratings at festivals throughout the tri-state area.

• Smith Middle School band and chorus [RJ1] students have earned 100+ seats to All-County and All-Region ensembles since the 2012-2013 school year.

• The RHS 2018 musical production of Godspell earned two Metro Awards and nine overall nominations, as well as two National Youth Arts Awards and four additional nominations.

• 80% of RHS students participate in team sports, a testament to the ways our students feel accepted and learn to manage their time.

• Rams playing various sports have captured 4 League, 2 Bergen County, and 1 State Sectional championships.

• RHS athletic programs win, but the focus is on cooperation, sportsmanship, best efforts, and self-confidence.

• Smith Middle School’s athletic teams — volleyball, track and field, wrestling — and less formal morning soccer sessions provide students with opportunities that aren’t available in a local recreation program.

• Ramsey High School earned the County Sportsmanship Award.

• Ramsey High School currently is home to 19 Scholar-Athletes.

• Our storied athletic history has included 25 First Team All-League Athletes, 5 First Team All-County Athletes, 4 League Championships, 2 Bergen County Championships, 1 State Sectional Championship, 2 Bergen County Team of the Year Awards, 1 County Sportsmanship Award