For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,151 students in West Orange, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in West Orange, NJ is West Orange High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Orange, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in West Orange have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
West Orange, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Orange High School, with 75% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in West Orange, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Orange High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Conforti Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5301
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5301
Grades: 9-12
| 2,151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in West Orange, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in West Orange, NJ include West Orange High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Orange?
1 public high schools are located in West Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in West Orange?
West Orange public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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