For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,145 students in 07017, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 07017, NJ are East Orange Stem Academy High School, Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School and East Orange Campus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 07017 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 07017, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 07017 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Orange Stem Academy High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07017, NJ Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Orange Stem Academy High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Renshaw Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5900
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Winans Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-8600
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-8600
Gr: 6-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
East Orange Campus High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
344 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7300
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,798 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 07017, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 07017, NJ include East Orange Stem Academy High School, Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School and East Orange Campus High School.
How many public high schools are located in 07017?
3 public high schools are located in 07017.
What is the racial composition of students in 07017?
07017 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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