Montclair High School vs. West Orange High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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West Orange High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,998 students in grades 9-12, Montclair 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 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
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).
Serving 2,142 students in grades 9-12, West Orange 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 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
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
1,998 students
2,142 students
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% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
155 teachers
191 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1389 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1497 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of West Orange High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of West Orange High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/53000/53374/west-orange-high-school-chart-bu6rNzr.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Orange High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Orange High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/53000/53374/west-orange-high-school-chart-bhyFIyU.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
26%
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Graduation Rate
86%
75%
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![This chart displays graduation rate of West Orange High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of West Orange High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/53000/53374/west-orange-high-school-chart-pavrDZ.png)
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
522
521
Grade 10 Students
474
514
Grade 11 Students
473
494
Grade 12 Students
485
512
Ungraded Students
44
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
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% Hispanic
13%
34%
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% Black
24%
39%
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% White
52%
17%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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