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
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
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
3.46
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
1180
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

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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

#9 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 680 Students
Montclair State University 666 Students
Kean University 368 Students
Seton Hall University 329 Students
New York University 323 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 316 Students
Temple University 298 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 264 Students
Penn State 252 Students
The College of New Jersey 201 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 264 Students
Business 239 Students
Biology 237 Students
Computer Science 149 Students
Nursing 140 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 122 Students
Political Science and Government 106 Students
Marketing 93 Students
Pre-Law Studies 81 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 77 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 388 Reviews
5.0 Junior
5/1/2025
The AP and honors classes are definitely preparing you for college. My teachers are nice for the most part, but some could be better. The only bad part is the food, the lunches are nauseating
4.0 Junior
12/20/2024
West Orange High School is a great school. The teachers are very friendly, passionate, and understanding. I enjoy studying in this facility because it offers many programs. I also love the variety of books offered in the library.
3.0 Senior
12/17/2024
The worst part about West Orange High School is the lack of resources that are available. The best part about this school is the diversity amongst the student body.
GreatSchools Reviews
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.
5.0 other
7/6/2022
i just rated it that because plaqueboymax (Maxwell Dent) went here
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...
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 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. 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 3.46, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $747,106. 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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