West Side High School

403 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 658 students in grades 9-12, West Side 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 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 74% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

West Side High School's student population of 658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
658 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

West Side High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Side High School is 0.31, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#2008 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
26%
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25-29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
18%
32%
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Black
81%
15%
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White
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40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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74%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name

Sports

Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volley Ball, Winter Track

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Debate Club, Honor Society, Humanitarian Club, Pathways to College, Robotics, Ski Club, Stand & Deliver, Student Council
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • West Side High School offers a Dual Enrollment Program (Associates Degree from Essex County College in Business Administration) and CTE Pathways.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Side High School's ranking?
West Side High School is ranked #2008 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are West Side High School often compared to?
West Side High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Side High School?
The graduation rate of West Side High School is 74%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Side High School?
658 students attend West Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of West Side High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side High School?
West Side High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Side High School offer ?
West Side High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Side High School part of?
West Side High School is part of Newark Public School District.

School Reviews

4   2/21/2022
West Side offers has college classes that my daughter can take while in school with the after-school program. She is graduating in June of 2022 with an Associates's Degree from Essex County College. I am so proud of the opportunities offered to her at West Side. She is also involved in clubs like Student Council and The Ski Club.
- Posted by Parent - R. Starks

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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