Glen Ridge High School vs. Montclair High School
Should I attend Glen Ridge High School or Montclair 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
Glen Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Montclair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 827 students in grades 7-12, Glen Ridge High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,998 students in grades 9-12, Montclair High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
827 students
1,998 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
155 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#297 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
67%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
139
-
Grade 8 Students
150
-
Grade 9 Students
120
522
Grade 10 Students
143
474
Grade 11 Students
134
473
Grade 12 Students
141
485
Ungraded Students
-
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
4%
24%
% White
74%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
2%
n/a