For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,106 students in West Orange, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in West Orange, NJ is West Orange High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Orange, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in West Orange have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
West Orange, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Orange High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in West Orange, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Orange High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Conforti Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5301
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5301
Gr: 9-12 | 2,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Orange, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Orange, NJ include West Orange High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Orange?
1 public high schools are located in West Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in West Orange?
West Orange public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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