Neptune High School vs. Westgate High School
Should you attend Neptune High School or Westgate 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
Neptune High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,203 students in grades 9-12, Neptune 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 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 993 students in grades 9-12, Westgate High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,203 students
993 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1995 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#595 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
17%
Graduation Rate
60%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
251
354
Grade 10 Students
292
268
Grade 11 Students
275
192
Grade 12 Students
346
179
Ungraded Students
39
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
38%
4%
% Black
38%
58%
% White
17%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
