Eastside High School, formerly Woodrow Wilson High School, is a four-year public high school in the City of Camden, in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as part of the Camden City School District.
Serving 512 students in grades 9-12, Eastside 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 54% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodrow Wilson High School serves the northern part of Camden, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest boundary located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eastside High School's student population of 512 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eastside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastside High School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2173 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
71%
35%
Black
28%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
54%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastside High School's ranking?
Eastside High School is ranked #2173 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Eastside High School often compared to?
Eastside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camden High School, Creative Arts 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 38% NJ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastside High School?
The graduation rate of Eastside High School is 54%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Eastside High School?
512 students attend Eastside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Eastside High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastside High School?
Eastside High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eastside High School offer ?
Eastside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastside High School part of?
Eastside High School is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Eastside High School located?
Eastside High School is located in the Stockton neighborhood of Camden, NJ.
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