Serving 1,204 students in grades 9-12, Wayne Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wayne Valley High School's student population of 1,204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,204 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Wayne Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Valley High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#286 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
15%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
74%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
97%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Valley High School's ranking?
Wayne Valley High School is ranked #286 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wayne Valley High School often compared to?
Wayne Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayne Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Wayne Valley High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wayne Valley High School?
1,204 students attend Wayne Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wayne Valley High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Valley High School?
Wayne Valley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wayne Valley High School offer ?
Wayne Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wayne Valley High School part of?
Wayne Valley High School is part of Wayne Township Public School District.
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