Verona High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school, serving students in ninth through twelfth grade in Verona, in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Verona Public Schools.
Serving 593 students in grades 9-12, Verona High School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Verona High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Verona school district, covering approximately 2.8 square miles. Most areas within this zone are a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verona High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Verona High School's student population of 593 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Verona High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verona High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verona High School's ranking?
Verona High School is ranked #773 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Verona High School often compared to?
Verona High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Grove High School, James Caldwell High School, Livingston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Verona High School?
The graduation rate of Verona High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Verona High School?
593 students attend Verona High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Verona High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verona High School?
Verona High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Verona High School offer ?
Verona High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Verona High School part of?
Verona High School is part of Verona Public School District.
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