West Orange High School

West Orange High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
51 Conforti Ave,  West Orange, NJ
West Orange Public Schools
3.9
4.8
2,208 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Hayden Moore
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
193
Full Time Teachers
193
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
80.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
6
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
218:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48%
Black
37%
Hispanic
36.7%
White
16.3%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#15 Most Diverse Public HS 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 693 Students
Montclair State University 666 Students
Kean University 369 Students
New York University 332 Students
Seton Hall University 326 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 316 Students
Temple University 296 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 263 Students
Penn State 247 Students
The College of New Jersey 198 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 261 Students
Business 243 Students
Biology 239 Students
Computer Science 148 Students
Nursing 145 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 124 Students
Political Science and Government 106 Students
Marketing 93 Students
Pre-Law Studies 84 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 79 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 388 Reviews
3.0 Alum
10/29/2024
It was an alright experience. I had teachers I liked and those I disliked. I would have liked to see more consideration for transgender students, they opened a gender neutral bathroom and then shut it down which was just not fair. I also suggest they have free water at lunch because why do we have to pay for water but not milk? I was lactose intolerant. Free lunch was my only secure meal.
3.0
9/30/2024
I think this school is good overall. I was able to do well within the academics and experienced different kind of teachers in my high school. The majority of them were good teachers while some were challenging and didn't really prepare me properly for tests in my opinion. But I do think for Chemistry, they should offer more help and resources since that is a difficult subject.
4.0 Senior
9/29/2024
West Orange High School is a great place to learn and has many different student opportunities. There are many great educators and faculty.
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4.8 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/31/2022
Our Som has been in the West Orange Public school system for 5 years going into 8th grade. We are very happy and love all his teachers.
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5.0 other
7/6/2022
i just rated it that because plaqueboymax (Maxwell Dent) went here
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5.0 parent
3/3/2022
As a parent of three kids who have attended the West Orange schools, all three at different levels - special needs child, average level child, high achieving child - I cannot tell you how impressed I am with the WO school district. The fact that they are able to meet the needs of kids at all level i...
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5.0 parent
11/23/2021
The school has a program for every level of student. My boys choose the curriculum that fit them. One of my sons is now a doctor and the second one just graduated 2 years ago and is doing well in engineering major in university. They both loved the school and the variety of sports and clubs that are...
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West Orange High School

West Orange High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in West Orange, NJ, in the West Orange neighborhood, and is served by the West Orange Public Schools in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,208 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. West Orange High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $773,517. Discover additional schools in the area, like John Robert Lewis Early Childhood Center, Verona High School, Orange High School, and more. Learn more about what West Orange has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Orange High School.

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