Glen Ridge High School vs. Montclair High School
Should you attend Glen Ridge High School or Montclair 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
Glen Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Montclair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 822 students in grades 7-12, Glen Ridge 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 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,968 students in grades 9-12, Montclair 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 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
822 students
1,968 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
151 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1389 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
135
-
Grade 8 Students
144
-
Grade 9 Students
142
476
Grade 10 Students
119
504
Grade 11 Students
147
476
Grade 12 Students
135
473
Ungraded Students
-
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
4%
24%
% White
75%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
2%
n/a
