Serving 847 students in grades 9-12, Leonia High School ranks in the top 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 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 847 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Leonia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Leonia High School's student population of 847 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
847 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
Leonia High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leonia High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1021 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
36%
10%
Hispanic
26%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
26%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Leonia High School is ranked #1021 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Leonia High School often compared to?
Leonia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Lee High School, Leonia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leonia High School?
The graduation rate of Leonia High School is 86%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Leonia High School?
847 students attend Leonia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Leonia High School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leonia High School?
Leonia High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leonia High School offer ?
Leonia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leonia High School part of?
Leonia High School is part of Leonia Public School District.
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