Wallington Jr./Sr. High School is a six-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grades from Wallington, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Wallington Public Schools.
Serving 545 students in grades 7-12, Wallington Junior Senior 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 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WALLINGTON JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire Wallington school district, covering approximately 1 square mile in Wallington, NJ. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most residents living around half a mile from the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallington Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wallington Junior Senior High School's student population of 545 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1951
School Rankings
Wallington Junior Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallington Junior Senior High School is 0.54, 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
#1133 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
36%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
58%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallington Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Wallington Junior Senior High School is ranked #1133 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wallington Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wallington Junior Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Wallington Junior Senior High School?
545 students attend Wallington Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wallington Junior Senior High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wallington Junior Senior High School?
Wallington Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wallington Junior Senior High School offer ?
Wallington Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wallington Junior Senior High School part of?
Wallington Junior Senior High School is part of Wallington Boro School District.
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