Wayne Hills High School

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Wayne Hills High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
272 Berdan Ave,  Wayne, NJ
Wayne Township Public School District
3.9
3.2
1,162 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Rewick
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
121
Full Time Teachers
121
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
82.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
218:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
67.4%
Hispanic
15.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.4%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black
1.9%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#13 Best HS For Athletes in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 392 Students
Montclair State University 318 Students
Penn State 227 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 205 Students
Seton Hall University 192 Students
University of Delaware 182 Students
New York University 179 Students
The College of New Jersey 173 Students
Rowan University 171 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 155 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 201 Students
Biology 124 Students
Marketing 110 Students
Psychology 102 Students
Computer Science 94 Students
Nursing 89 Students
Finance 78 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Accounting 59 Students
Engineering 53 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 224 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/6/2026
Too much bullying. Theater program is #1 Buses left too early SAT prep was non-existant. Math courses were led by Dr Nuspl - very good Science was led by Nuspl - great Books were too old
5.0 Sophomore
12/13/2025
The school has great classes with great teachers. You really learn a lot. It's also fun to get involved in extracurriculars, and a lot are offered at Wayne Hills.
4.0 Parent
10/3/2025
Many opportunities for students to get involved academically and socially. Variety of elective classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
2.0 other
5/26/2021
Absolutely horrible! All I’ve ever heard from WHHS is horrible things. I won’t specify who but someone has been going there since freshmen year and they have been treated like absolute garbage! By the students, teachers and staff!! They’ve reached out to the councelors and the teachers for help beca...
4.0 other
6/24/2020
Amazing. From the moment I stepped into the hallways of Hills, I've loved and enjoyed every second of it. My time as a student-athlete there was highlighted by a work ethic unlike any other that is engrained in everyone who wishes to succeed in the school. It's a laid back experience, but not too la...
1.0 parent
5/20/2020
Absolutely horrible. I would never recommend this school unless you are rich and “basic white american,” you would fit right in. I feel bad for all the parents of the kids who bully kids who don’t look like them.
5.0 parent
9/21/2014
We have had two children go through WHHS. One child had difficulty and one was a very motivated student. Both did well. The teachers for the most part took an interest in our children's individual needs. The school offers a wide array of activities. The band program is outstanding. The AP and honors...

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Wayne Hills High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wayne, NJ, in the Wayne neighborhood, and is served by the Wayne Township Public School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,162 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Wayne Hills High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $802,887. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wayne Valley High School, DePaul Catholic High School, Barnstable Academy, and more. Learn more about what Wayne has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wayne Hills High School.

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