Willingboro High School

20 Jfk Way
Willingboro, NJ 08046

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Tel: (609) 835-8800

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Willingboro High School serves 674 students in grades 9-12.

Willingboro High School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 674 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Willingboro High School's student population of 674 students has declined by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

674 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

55 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Willingboro High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Willingboro High School is 0.29, 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

#1780 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Willingboro High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Willingboro High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Willingboro High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

10%

31%

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Black

84%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Willingboro High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

41%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Willingboro High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Willingboro High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

56%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Willingboro High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Willingboro 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 Willingboro High School's ranking?

Willingboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

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

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Willingboro High School?

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

How many students attend Willingboro High School?

674 students attend Willingboro High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Willingboro High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

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

Willingboro High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Willingboro High School offer ?

Willingboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Willingboro High School part of?

Willingboro High School is part of Willingboro Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 674 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education