Livingston High School vs. West Orange High School
Should you attend Livingston High School or West Orange 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
Livingston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
West Orange High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,066 students in grades 9-12, Livingston High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,151 students in grades 9-12, West Orange 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 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,066 students
2,151 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
187 teachers
189 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1497 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
26%
Graduation Rate
98%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
525
537
Grade 10 Students
519
514
Grade 11 Students
499
520
Grade 12 Students
502
463
Ungraded Students
21
117
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
37%
% Black
4%
37%
% White
56%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
