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