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West Side High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
403 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 · (973) 733-7019 · Part of Newark City School District
Students
541
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
81%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about West Side High School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 12.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency3%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 47.3%
Location
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403 South Orange Avenue, Newark
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 992
Grade 10141
Grade 11151
Grade 12157
Enrollment over time
620’20
658’21
609’22
621’23
541’24
Down 12.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 81%Hispanic 18%Two or more races <1%White <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.