Serving 396 students in grades 9-12, Weequahic 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 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weequahic High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Weequahic High School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weequahic High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weequahic High School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1876 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
9%
32%
Black
90%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weequahic High School's ranking?
Weequahic High School is ranked #1876 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Weequahic High School often compared to?
Weequahic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irvington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weequahic High School?
The graduation rate of Weequahic High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Weequahic High School?
396 students attend Weequahic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Weequahic High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weequahic High School?
Weequahic High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Weequahic High School offer ?
Weequahic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Weequahic High School part of?
Weequahic High School is part of Newark Public School District.
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