Weequahic High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades, located in the Weequahic section of Newark in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The school is operated by the Newark Public Schools and is located at 279 Chancellor Avenue.
Serving 592 students in grades 9-12, Weequahic 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Weequahic High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Newark, NJ, covering approximately 25.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 6.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weequahic High School's student population of 592 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1933
School Calendar
School Rankings
Weequahic 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 Weequahic High School is 0.27, 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
#2167 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
85%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
65-69%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weequahic High School's ranking?
Weequahic High School is ranked #2167 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Weequahic High School often compared to?
Weequahic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irvington High School, Malcolm X Shabazz High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weequahic High School?
The graduation rate of Weequahic High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Weequahic High School?
592 students attend Weequahic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Weequahic High School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Weequahic High School?
Weequahic High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Weequahic High School offer ?
Weequahic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Weequahic High School part of?
Weequahic High School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Weequahic High School located?
Weequahic High School is located in the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Weequahic.
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