West Side High School

Public 9-12

 403 South Orange Avenue
       Newark, NJ  07103


(973) 733-7019

District: Newark Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
410th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,251 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.5%
Hispanic:
18.6%
Asian:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.7% Help


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Compare Details West Side High School ranks worse than 97.2% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 11th among 13 ranked high schools in the Newark Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.65. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West Side High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (80.5%), Hispanic (18.6%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Side High School is 13.2. 6 high schools in the Newark Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Side High School is $14,251, which is the 4th highest among 13 high schools in the Newark Public School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Side High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Side High School 410th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See West Side High School in the ranking list.)

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Newark Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark Public School District 559th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Side High School

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Rank History for all students at West Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 0.35 337th 343 1.7%
2004 0.82 338th 348 2.9%
2005 0.93 341st 351 2.8%
2006 0.93 344th 357 3.6%
2007 0.62 352nd 361 2.5%
2008 0.37 352nd 359 1.9%
2009 0.67 363rd 370 1.9%
2010 2.13 356th 371 4.0%
2011 0.44 373rd 378 1.3%
2012 0.31 383rd 388 1.3%
2013 0.21 391st 396 1.3%
2014 0.18 405th 411 1.5%
2021 5.92 401st 405 1.0%
2022 10.21 402nd 415 3.1%
2023 9.65 410th 422 2.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.42 321st 333 3.6%
2022 27.83 258th 344 25.0%
2023 19.64 303rd 339 10.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.83 321st 326 1.5%
2022 16.71 300th 324 7.4%
2023 16.40 318th 344 7.6%
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Rank History for Female students at West Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.22 399th 402 0.7%
2022 9.21 398th 414 3.9%
2023 8.06 404th 416 2.9%
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Rank History for Male students at West Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.85 391st 402 2.7%
2022 8.31 391st 410 4.6%
2023 9.37 391st 414 5.6%
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Rank History for African American students at West Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.97 243rd 247 1.6%
2022 19.02 235th 256 8.2%
2023 18.95 230th 250 8.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.95 346th 374 7.5%
2022 17.29 344th 382 9.9%
2023 15.11 357th 385 7.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West Side High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1 976 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 1021
1989 10 1355 25 47 1 n/a n/a 0 1438
1990 6 1103 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 1167
1991 0 1111 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 1144
1992 6 1322 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1352
1993 0 1233 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1252
1994 0 1155 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1164
1995 1 1100 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1118
1996 1 1100 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1118
1998 1 976 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 998
1999 0 1070 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1087
2000 0 1064 2 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1099
2001 0 1033 1 32 2 n/a n/a 0 1068
2002 4 1278 3 41 1 n/a n/a 0 1327
2003 4 1278 3 41 1 n/a n/a 0 1327
2004 9 1347 4 44 0 n/a n/a 0 1404
2005 6 1436 3 37 0 n/a n/a 0 1482
2006 2 1474 5 31 0 n/a n/a 0 1512
2007 2 1477 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1512
2008 1 1461 3 37 0 n/a n/a 0 1502
2009 0 1447 3 36 0 1 0 0 1487
2010 0 1228 3 44 0 1 0 0 1276
2011 0 919 0 45 0 1 0 0 965
2012 0 989 3 59 0 7 0 0 1058
2013 1 763 1 45 0 0 0 0 810
2014 4 501 1 39 0 0 0 0 545
2019 1 556 2 75 1 0 0 0 635
2020 0 532 4 79 0 0 0 0 615
2021 1 515 5 98 1 0 0 0 620
2022 0 532 3 120 2 1 0 0 658
2023 0 490 2 113 1 1 2 0 609

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Side High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1021 79.0 12.9 n/a
1989 1438 98.0 14.6 n/a
1990 1167 98.0 11.9 n/a
1991 1144 99.0 11.5 51.5
1992 1352 99.0 13.6 38
1993 1252 104.0 12.0 58.4
1994 1164 97.0 12.0 61
1995 1118 92.5 12.1 60.6
1996 1118 92.5 12.1 60.6
1998 998 70.0 14.3 66.2
1999 1087 75.0 14.5 63.1
2000 1099 86.0 12.8 57.4
2001 1068 86.0 12.4 64.3
2002 1327 88.5 15.0 56.7
2003 1327 88.5 15.0 56.7
2004 1404 89.5 15.7 58.4
2005 1482 99.0 15.0 n/a
2006 1512 101.0 15.0 50.4
2007 1512 87.0 17.4 61.6
2008 1502 81.0 18.5 57.6
2009 1487 75.6 19.8 64.3
2010 1276 77.0 16.5 69.3
2011 965 68.5 14.0 76.6
2012 1058 78.2 13.5 76.8
2013 810 84.0 9.6 88.3
2014 545 56.0 9.7 80.7
2019 635 52.0 12.2 53.1
2020 615 47.0 13.0 82.3
2021 620 44.0 14.0 62.7
2022 658 45.5 14.4 76.9
2023 609 46.0 13.2 76.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Side High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1021 79.0 12.9 n/a
1989 1438 98.0 14.6 n/a
1990 1167 98.0 11.9 n/a
1991 1144 99.0 11.5 51.5
1992 1352 99.0 13.6 38
1993 1252 104.0 12.0 58.4
1994 1164 97.0 12.0 61
1995 1118 92.5 12.1 60.6
1996 1118 92.5 12.1 60.6
1998 998 70.0 14.3 66.2
1999 1087 75.0 14.5 63.1
2000 1099 86.0 12.8 57.4
2001 1068 86.0 12.4 64.3
2002 1327 88.5 15.0 56.7
2003 1327 88.5 15.0 56.7
2004 1404 89.5 15.7 58.4
2005 1482 99.0 15.0 n/a
2006 1512 101.0 15.0 50.4
2007 1512 87.0 17.4 61.6
2008 1502 81.0 18.5 57.6
2009 1487 75.6 19.8 64.3
2010 1276 77.0 16.5 69.3
2011 965 68.5 14.0 76.6
2012 1058 78.2 13.5 76.8
2013 810 84.0 9.6 88.3
2014 545 56.0 9.7 80.7
2019 635 52.0 12.2 53.1
2020 615 47.0 13.0 82.3
2021 620 44.0 14.0 62.7
2022 658 45.5 14.4 76.9
2023 609 46.0 13.2 76.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Side High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $797 (5.6%) $13,454 (94.4%) $14,251

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Side High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students635609
 4.1%
African American556490
 11.9%
American Indian11
Asian22
Hispanic75113
 50.7%
Pacific Islander01
White10
 100%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.1%76.7%
 23.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended West Side High School.

Students at West Side High School are 80% African American, 19% Hispanic.

West Side High School ranks in the bottom 2.8% of New Jersey high schools.


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