Colonia High School

East Street
Colonia, NJ 07067

(School attendance zone shown in map)

View full size Get directions

Rating

Top 50%

Tel: (732) 726-7060

www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us

SAVE SCHOOL

Colonia High School serves 1,335 students in grades 9-12.

Colonia High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,335 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 20% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Colonia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Colonia High School's student population of 1,335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 118 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,335 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

118 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Colonia High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Colonia High School by grade.

School Rankings

Colonia High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Colonia High School is 0.69, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#913 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Colonia High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colonia 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

52%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colonia 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

18%

10%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Colonia High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

21%

31%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Colonia High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

13%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Colonia High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

47%

41%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Colonia High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Colonia High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

96%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Colonia High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Colonia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Woodbridge Township School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colonia High School's ranking?

Colonia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Colonia High School?

The graduation rate of Colonia High School is 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90%.

How many students attend Colonia High School?

1,335 students attend Colonia High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Colonia High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonia High School?

Colonia High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Colonia High School offer ?

Colonia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Colonia High School part of?

Colonia High School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.

School Reviews

Review Colonia High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

February 23, 2023

Why Every High School Student Should Apply for Financial Aid

Each year, millions of students neglect to fill out the FAFSA and, in doing so, miss out on the chance to receive federal student aid. Keep reading to learn why every high school student should apply for financial aid, whether or not they qualify and regardless of their intention to use it.

February 23, 2023

New York Schools: More Financial Aid For Undocumented Students?

A new bill has been placed before New York state lawmakers by the Board of Regents, allowing undocumented students to receive financial aid for postsecondary education.

February 23, 2023

Going Through a Divorce? How to Ensure Your Child's Continued Success in Public Schools

Divorce can be a traumatic experience for children, but by working closely with your children's teachers, you can help maintain their grades and positive behavior at school.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,335 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education