West Orange High School is a comprehensive four-year community public high school, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from West Orange in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 2,106 students in grades 9-12, West Orange 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 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Orange High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of West Orange, NJ, encompassing approximately 12.1 square miles. Most students typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Orange High School's student population of 2,106 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 188 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,106 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
188 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1898
School Calendar
School Motto
'School is a building which has four walls with tomorrow inside.'
School Rankings
West Orange 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 West Orange High School is 0.70, 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
#1491 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
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
37%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Orange High School's ranking?
West Orange High School is ranked #1491 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are West Orange High School often compared to?
West Orange High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Livingston High School, Montclair High School, Columbia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Orange High School?
The graduation rate of West Orange High School is 87%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend West Orange High School?
2,106 students attend West Orange High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of West Orange High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Orange High School?
West Orange High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Orange High School offer ?
West Orange High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Orange High School part of?
West Orange High School is part of West Orange School District.
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