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West Side High School

403 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
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Bottom 50%
Serving 609 students in grades 9-12, West 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (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

West Side 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
West Side High School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
609 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 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
West 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 West Side High School is 0.31, 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)
#2146 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Side 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.
10-14%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Side 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 West Side 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
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Side High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Side High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
81%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Side High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
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39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Side High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Side High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of West Side High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
76%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Side 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 West Side 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
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Side 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="sports">Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volley Ball, Winter Track
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="extracurriculars">Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Debate Club, Honor Society, Humanitarian Club, Pathways to College, Robotics, Ski Club, Stand & Deliver, Student Council
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • West Side High School offers a Dual Enrollment Program (Associates Degree from Essex County College in Business Administration) and CTE Pathways.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Side High School's ranking?
West Side High School is ranked #2146 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are West Side High School often compared to?
West Side High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Side High School?
The graduation rate of West Side High School is 76%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend West Side High School?
609 students attend West Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of West Side High School students are Black, and 19% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side High School?
West Side High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Side High School offer ?
West Side High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Side High School part of?
West Side High School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is West Side High School located?
West Side High School is located in the Fairmount neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Fairmount.

School Reviews
4   2/21/2022
West Side offers has college classes that my daughter can take while in school with the after-school program. She is graduating in June of 2022 with an Associates's Degree from Essex County College. I am so proud of the opportunities offered to her at West Side. She is also involved in clubs like Student Council and The Ski Club.
- Posted by Parent - R. Starks

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : 76% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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