West Orange High School vs. Columbia High School
Should you attend West Orange High School or Columbia High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Orange High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 1,985 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,106 students
1,985 students
Total Classroom Teachers
188 teachers
140 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1491 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#815 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
472
557
Grade 10 Students
575
492
Grade 11 Students
532
468
Grade 12 Students
527
468
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
37%
9%
% Black
38%
29%
% White
15%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%