West Orange High School vs. Livingston High School
Should I attend West Orange High School or Livingston 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
West Orange High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,142 students
1,971 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
191 teachers
181 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#953 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#149 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
78%
Graduation Rate
91%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
521
508
Grade 10 Students
514
493
Grade 11 Students
494
501
Grade 12 Students
512
450
Ungraded Students
101
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
32%
% Hispanic
34%
5%
% Black
39%
3%
% White
17%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%