Barringer High School vs. East Side High School
Should I attend Barringer High School or East Side High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Barringer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
East Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,663 students in grades 9-12, Barringer 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 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Serving 2,163 students in grades 9-12, East Side 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 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,663 students
2,163 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
132 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2144 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1695 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
22%
Graduation Rate
77%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
336
533
Grade 10 Students
325
515
Grade 11 Students
463
489
Grade 12 Students
398
473
Ungraded Students
141
153
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
80%
68%
% Black
20%
7%
% White
n/a
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.32
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
12%
