Barringer High School vs. East Side High School
Should you attend Barringer High School or East Side High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Barringer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
East Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,734 students in grades 9-12, Barringer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,255 students in grades 9-12, East Side High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,734 students
2,255 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
139 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2184 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2096 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
7%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
16%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
4%
Graduation Rate
76%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
386
552
Grade 10 Students
402
562
Grade 11 Students
396
518
Grade 12 Students
414
469
Ungraded Students
136
154
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
81%
72%
% Black
18%
6%
% White
1%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.31
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
13%
