Serving 263 students in grades 9-12, Wildwood 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wildwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Wildwood High School's student population of 263 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wildwood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wildwood High School is 0.58, 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
#1083 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
51%
32%
Black
8%
15%
White
40%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
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 Wildwood High School's ranking?
Wildwood High School is ranked #1083 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wildwood High School often compared to?
Wildwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lower Cape May Regional High School, Middle Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wildwood High School?
The graduation rate of Wildwood High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wildwood High School?
263 students attend Wildwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wildwood High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wildwood High School?
Wildwood High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wildwood High School offer ?
Wildwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wildwood High School part of?
Wildwood High School is part of Wildwood City School District.
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