Columbia High School vs. West Orange High School
Should I attend Columbia High School or West Orange 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
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West Orange High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,926 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,142 students in grades 9-12, West Orange High School ranks in the top 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 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,926 students
2,142 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
154 teachers
191 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#953 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
56%
Graduation Rate
86%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
555
521
Grade 10 Students
455
514
Grade 11 Students
458
494
Grade 12 Students
442
512
Ungraded Students
16
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
34%
% Black
32%
39%
% White
49%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
