West Side High School vs. Union High School
Should I attend West Side High School or Union 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 Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 658 students in grades 9-12, West Side 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 25-29% (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.
Serving 2,270 students in grades 9-12, Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
658 students
2,270 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
169 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2008 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1146 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
74%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
137
596
Grade 10 Students
119
531
Grade 11 Students
156
533
Grade 12 Students
158
570
Ungraded Students
88
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
18%
26%
% Black
81%
50%
% White
n/a
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.31
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
n/a
Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volley Ball, Winter Track
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars
8
n/a
Extracurriculars
Debate Club, Honor Society, Humanitarian Club, Pathways to College, Robotics, Ski Club, Stand & Deliver, Student Council
n/a