Willingboro High School

20 Jfk Way
Willingboro, NJ 08046
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Bottom 50%
Serving 842 students in grades 9-12, Willingboro 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 ≤5% (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 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 842 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Willingboro High School's student population of 842 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
842 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Willingboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willingboro High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2158 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Willingboro High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Willingboro High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Willingboro High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Willingboro High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Willingboro High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Willingboro High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Willingboro High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
79%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Willingboro High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Willingboro High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Willingboro High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Willingboro High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Willingboro High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-64%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Willingboro High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Willingboro High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Willingboro High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willingboro High School's ranking?
Willingboro High School is ranked #2158 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willingboro High School?
The graduation rate of Willingboro High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Willingboro High School?
842 students attend Willingboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Willingboro High School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willingboro High School?
Willingboro High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Willingboro High School offer ?
Willingboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Willingboro High School part of?
Willingboro High School is part of Willingboro Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 842 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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