Weequahic High School

Weequahic High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
279 Chancellor Ave,  Newark, NJ
Weequahic Neighborhood
Newark Public School District
3.5
4.0
396 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Lisa Mcdonald
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Average GPA
3.19
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
C
College Prep
B
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.19
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
470
Verbal
480
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
33.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
1
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
192:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Black
89.9%
Hispanic
9%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montclair State University 124 Students
Kean University 118 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 89 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 68 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 64 Students
Rowan University 59 Students
Seton Hall University 59 Students
Stockton University 57 Students
Rider University 53 Students
New York University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 48 Students
Business 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Biology 28 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Small Business Management 14 Students
Computer Software Engineering 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 89 Reviews
2.0 Senior
9/15/2025
Weequahic High school is a really good place too learn but most of the staff are rude too the kids and most likely will argue with your kids
5.0 Alum
8/30/2023
I attended Weequahic high school my senior year of high school. I transferred to Weequahic High School because my previous high school was shut down. I was very nervous about attending a new school for my senior year especially during a pandemic but I'm glad I went to Weequahic. At Weequahic I felt like my teachers truly cared about the well being of the students.
5.0 Senior
8/10/2022
I would like to see more funding for this school so it can get more resources and we would have more things.
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4.0 5 Reviews
5.0 other
3/19/2014
what can we do to make our schools better? It's up to us to make a difference with our schools and city. Stop complaining about what's so bad about it and make a change.
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1.0 other
1/5/2012
I have graduated from this school in 1995 and I am ashamed that I had attended Weequahic. Most of their teachers were unprofessional, including a social studies teacher who had badmouthed me to the class behind my back, which I had confirmed with a classmate. I dont even remember her teaching social...
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4.0 other
11/1/2011
What a wonderful performance in the Halloween Parade last night in Toms River!! I am originally from Newark and was so pleased to see some of the good work being done by Newark students. The good news needs to get published too! So, my rating for this band's performance is a 4 STAR!
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5.0 student
1/6/2009
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Weequahic High School

Weequahic High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Newark, NJ and is served by the Newark Public School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 396 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Weequahic High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.19, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $524,441. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eagle Academy of Newark, Hillside High School, Irvington High School, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Weequahic High School.

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