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Weequahic High School

279 Chancellor Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 454 students in grades 9-12, Weequahic 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower 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.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Weequahic High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Weequahic High School's student population of 454 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
454 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Weequahic 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 Weequahic High School is 0.18, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2178 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Weequahic High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Weequahic High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Weequahic High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Weequahic High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Weequahic High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Weequahic High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
90%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Weequahic High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Weequahic High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.18
This chart displays the diversity score of Weequahic High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Weequahic High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Weequahic High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Weequahic High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weequahic High School's ranking?
Weequahic High School is ranked #2178 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Weequahic High School often compared to?
Weequahic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irvington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weequahic High School?
The graduation rate of Weequahic High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Weequahic High School?
454 students attend Weequahic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Weequahic High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weequahic High School?
Weequahic High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Weequahic High School offer ?
Weequahic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Weequahic High School part of?
Weequahic High School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Weequahic High School located?
Weequahic High School is located in the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Weequahic.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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