Livingston High School vs. West Orange High School
Should I attend Livingston 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
Livingston 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
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 1,971 students in grades 9-12, Livingston High School ranks in the top 10% 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 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 43% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
1,971 students
2,142 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
181 teachers
191 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#953 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
56%
Graduation Rate
98%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
508
521
Grade 10 Students
493
514
Grade 11 Students
501
494
Grade 12 Students
450
512
Ungraded Students
19
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
34%
% Black
3%
39%
% White
57%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%