Irvington High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school in Irvington, in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades, as the lone secondary school of the Irvington Public Schools.
Serving 1,913 students in grades 9-12, Irvington 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 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,913 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Irvington High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Irvington, NJ, covering approximately 2.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Irvington High School's student population of 1,913 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,913 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Rankings
Irvington 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 Irvington 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
#2041 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irvington High School's ranking?
Irvington High School is ranked #2041 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Irvington High School often compared to?
Irvington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weequahic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Irvington High School?
The graduation rate of Irvington High School is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Irvington High School?
1,913 students attend Irvington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Irvington High School students are Black, and 30% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irvington High School?
Irvington High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Irvington High School offer ?
Irvington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Irvington High School part of?
Irvington High School is part of Irvington Public School District.
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