Serving 2,255 students in grades 9-12, East Side High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
East Side High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Side High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Side High School?
The graduation rate of East Side High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend East Side High School?
2,255 students attend East Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of East Side High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Side High School?
East Side High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Side High School offer ?
East Side High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Side High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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