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Weequahic High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
279 Chancellor Ave, Newark, NJ 07112 · (973) 705-3923 · Part of Newark City School District
Students
592
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
70%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Weequahic High School
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 53.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 47.3%
Location
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279 Chancellor Ave, Newark
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9126
Grade 10155
Grade 11161
Grade 12150
Enrollment over time
385’20
396’21
454’22
553’23
592’24
Up 53.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 85%Hispanic 12%Two or more races 1%White <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <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.