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Weehawken High School

53 Liberty Place
Weehawken, NJ 07086

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Weehawken High School serves 535 students in grades 7-12.

Weehawken High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 535 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Weehawken High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Weehawken High School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

535 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

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School Rankings

Weehawken High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Weehawken High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#830 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

22%

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

59%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

49%

31%

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Black

15%

White

38%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.71

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

90%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

38%

32%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Weehawken Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weehawken High School's ranking?

Weehawken High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Weehawken High School?

The graduation rate of Weehawken High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90%.

How many students attend Weehawken High School?

535 students attend Weehawken High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Weehawken High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Weehawken High School?

Weehawken High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Weehawken High School offer ?

Weehawken High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Weehawken High School part of?

Weehawken High School is part of Weehawken Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 535 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education