For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,027 students in 07017, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in 07017, NJ are East Orange Stem Academy High School, Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School and East Orange Campus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 07017 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 07017, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 07017 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Orange Stem Academy High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07017, NJ Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Orange Stem Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Renshaw Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5900
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Winans Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-8600
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 711 students
Rank: #33.
East Orange Campus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
344 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7300
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,748 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 07017, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 07017, NJ include East Orange Stem Academy High School, Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School and East Orange Campus High School.
How many public high schools are located in 07017?
3 public high schools are located in 07017.
What is the racial composition of students in 07017?
07017 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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