Irvington High School vs. Weequahic High School
Should I attend Irvington High School or Weequahic 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
Irvington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Weequahic High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,565 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 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Serving 396 students in grades 9-12, Weequahic 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,565 students
396 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1995 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1876 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
81%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
441
102
Grade 10 Students
379
69
Grade 11 Students
385
72
Grade 12 Students
328
94
Ungraded Students
32
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
24%
9%
% Black
75%
90%
% White
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.38
0.18
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
