West Orange High School vs. Columbia High School
Should you attend West Orange High School or Columbia 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
West Orange High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 1,930 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,151 students
1,930 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
189 teachers
150 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1497 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#865 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
537
534
Grade 10 Students
514
496
Grade 11 Students
520
450
Grade 12 Students
463
436
Ungraded Students
117
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
8%
% Black
37%
31%
% White
16%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
