Wayne Valley High School

Wayne Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
551 Valley Rd,  Wayne, NJ
Wayne Township Public School District
3.8
3.5
1,235 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Kenneth Palczewski
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
119
Full Time Teachers
119
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
80.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
3
Equity
4
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
204:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
71.3%
Hispanic
16.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#19 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 296 Students
Montclair State University 240 Students
Penn State 161 Students
Seton Hall University 149 Students
The College of New Jersey 146 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 135 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 121 Students
University of Delaware 120 Students
Rowan University 119 Students
New York University 118 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 147 Students
Biology 109 Students
Marketing 78 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Finance 73 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Nursing 58 Students
Accounting 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Engineering 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 202 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/26/2025
There are many clubs and sports for anyone that would like to join and meet new friends. There are 3 middle schools that join together at Wayne Valley so many times there are classes with a large number of students. I would like the Guidance Counselors to take a more active role in planning each student for future studies. I did not like that fact that I had 3 different counselors during my 4 years in high school.
4.0 Parent
9/18/2024
Overall it is a great school. They offer a variety of AP classes and honors classes. Many clubs and enrichment opportunities. Would like more college guidance however.
3.0 Alum
5/17/2024
There were ups and downs in Wayne valley high school. The teachers seemed as if they were ready to just leave, I felt no real help and along with many others we felt ignored. The best part however was the activities after school such as the sports games. There is a lot of school spirit and sports are not taken lightly. I would like to see more thought put into mental health of the students rather than only caring about sports.
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3.5 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/29/2024
As a parent, I have been very pleased with the majority of teachers my children have had throughout their educational career.
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5.0 parent
12/27/2024
Wayne Valley has been a wonderful school for many years. Parents that went years ago send their kids there to continue receiving geting an excellent education. High graduation rate. Ivy league colledge exceptence. Wonderful top notch sports program and top notch teachers. Safe campus next to police...
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5.0 other
1/11/2024
Went to school here. Had a great experience with teachers, the extracurricular activities and my fellow students. Also nice peace of mind that the police station is right next door.
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4.0 parent
7/1/2022
My child attends WVHS and enjoys participating in the great sports programs offered here.
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Wayne Valley High School

Wayne Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wayne, NJ, in the Preakness 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 1,235 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Wayne Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $751,579. Discover additional schools in the area, like Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy, Passaic County Technical Institute, John F. Kennedy High School, and more. Learn more about what Wayne has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wayne Valley High School.

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