Mahwah High School vs. Ramsey High School
Should I attend Mahwah High School or Ramsey 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
Mahwah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Ramsey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 874 students in grades 9-12, Mahwah 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 43% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 828 students in grades 9-12, Ramsey 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 30% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
874 students
828 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#510 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
93%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
208
191
Grade 10 Students
229
193
Grade 11 Students
194
203
Grade 12 Students
234
232
Ungraded Students
9
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
10%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
71%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
