Neptune High School vs. Westgate High School
Should I attend Neptune High School or Westgate 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
Neptune High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,212 students in grades 9-12, Neptune 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 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 926 students in grades 9-12, Westgate High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,212 students
926 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1732 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#709 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
66%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
286
332
Grade 10 Students
268
212
Grade 11 Students
316
172
Grade 12 Students
294
210
Ungraded Students
48
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
35%
3%
% Black
39%
58%
% White
19%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
