Wayne Hills High School

Public 9-12

 272 Berdan Avenue
       Wayne, NJ  07470


(973) 317-2000

District: Wayne Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,896 Help


Feeder schools for Wayne Hills High School:

Elementary:    Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
    John F. Kennedy Elementary School
    Pines Lake Elementary School
    Theunis Dey Elementary School
Middle:    Schuyler Colfax Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  1,182

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.6%
Hispanic:
12.6%
Asian:
12.5%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.6% Help


 See top rated New Jersey high schools

 Compare Wayne Hills High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Wayne Hills High School ranks better than 84.4% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.46. (See more...)
Help
The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Wayne Hills High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Student population at Wayne Hills High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (70.6%), Hispanic (12.6%), Asian (12.5%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 7.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wayne Hills High School is 9.7. (See more...)
Help
Compare Wayne Hills High School employs 121.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayne Hills High School is $16,896.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wayne Hills High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Hills High School 66th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Wayne Hills High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Wayne Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Township Public School District 146th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Wayne Hills High School?

Rank History for Wayne Hills High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Wayne Hills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.76 50th 343 85.4%
2004 78.97 54th 348 84.5%
2005 77.44 71st 351 79.8%
2006 74.71 92nd 357 74.2%
2007 76.19 86th 361 76.2%
2008 78.39 63rd 359 82.5%
2009 82.22 41st 370 88.9%
2010 76.06 80th 371 78.4%
2011 77.84 65th 378 82.8%
2012 77.18 64th 388 83.5%
2013 72.63 104th 396 73.7%
2014 75.08 85th 411 79.3%
2015 52.09 128th 406 68.5%
2016 67.49 63rd 409 84.6%
2017 67.85 76th 411 81.5%
2018 65.70 88th 415 78.8%
2019 74.30 62nd 416 85.1%
2021 65.04 88th 405 78.3%
2022 65.63 85th 415 79.5%
2023 71.46 66th 422 84.4%
See the entire list of New Jersey High School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wayne Hills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.73 23rd 146 84.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Wayne Hills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.62 93rd 355 73.8%
2019 71.89 67th 349 80.8%
2021 61.38 78th 333 76.6%
2022 64.24 65th 344 81.1%
2023 63.31 71st 339 79.1%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayne Hills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.57 175th 345 49.3%
2019 53.94 108th 347 68.9%
2021 64.51 48th 326 85.3%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Wayne Hills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.70 82nd 403 79.7%
2019 67.73 83rd 408 79.7%
2021 64.73 96th 402 76.1%
2022 66.82 72nd 414 82.6%
2023 68.43 69th 416 83.4%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Wayne Hills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.05 114th 405 71.9%
2019 70.81 73rd 407 82.1%
2021 66.01 81st 402 79.9%
2022 63.70 87th 410 78.8%
2023 70.09 76th 414 81.6%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Wayne Hills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.31 101st 198 49.0%
2019 68.11 36th 191 81.2%
2021 50.92 72nd 165 56.4%
2022 42.42 92nd 175 47.4%
2023 68.89 34th 172 80.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Wayne Hills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.11 94th 368 74.5%
2019 62.76 97th 364 73.4%
2021 69.71 64th 374 82.9%
2022 60.47 86th 382 77.5%
2023 73.16 53rd 385 86.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Wayne Hills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.30 112th 340 67.1%
2019 60.72 81st 339 76.1%
2021 51.17 102nd 336 69.6%
2022 51.54 111th 335 66.9%
2023 55.20 104th 335 69.0%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for White Students!

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.

Wayne Hills High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a citizen
Saturday, April 1, 2017

Open Quote It is an excellent High School. I am very proud of the results of the state exam. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wayne Hills High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1078 16 23 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1130
1989 1034 11 24 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1089
1990 920 9 49 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1006
1991 926 8 58 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1013
1992 936 10 55 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1033
1993 918 12 78 46 0 n/a n/a 0 1054
1994 916 12 79 52 0 n/a n/a 0 1059
1995 951 10 91 62 0 n/a n/a 0 1114
1996 951 10 91 62 0 n/a n/a 0 1114
1998 874 15 81 48 0 n/a n/a 0 1018
1999 893 16 73 47 0 n/a n/a 0 1029
2000 873 14 73 47 0 n/a n/a 0 1007
2001 886 14 87 48 0 n/a n/a 0 1035
2002 981 10 124 55 0 n/a n/a 0 1170
2003 981 10 124 55 0 n/a n/a 0 1170
2004 1071 14 140 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1282
2005 1123 14 148 68 0 n/a n/a 0 1353
2006 1143 10 157 75 0 n/a n/a 0 1385
2007 1176 11 180 73 0 n/a n/a 0 1440
2008 1152 8 177 82 0 n/a n/a 0 1419
2009 1139 10 160 81 0 0 0 0 1390
2010 1105 15 144 87 0 0 0 0 1351
2011 1071 22 144 94 0 2 0 0 1333
2012 1087 23 137 89 0 3 1 0 1340
2013 1120 27 143 88 0 6 1 0 1385
2014 1126 26 135 85 0 6 1 0 1379
2015 1138 22 121 91 0 5 2 0 1379
2016 1107 22 127 88 0 4 2 0 1350
2017 1051 28 144 99 1 2 2 0 1327
2018 1052 20 146 95 1 2 6 0 1322
2019 981 24 158 109 1 1 11 0 1285
2020 924 26 162 125 1 2 16 0 1256
2021 917 20 146 122 1 2 28 0 1236
2022 887 21 147 130 1 2 29 0 1217
2023 835 18 148 149 2 0 30 0 1182

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 Wayne Hills High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1130 99.0 11.4 n/a
1989 1089 97.0 11.2 n/a
1990 1006 92.0 10.9 0.3
1991 1013 91.0 11.1 1.8
1992 1033 89.0 11.6 1.5
1993 1054 87.3 12.1 1.7
1994 1059 85.2 12.4 2.2
1995 1114 85.8 13.0 2.1
1996 1114 85.8 13.0 2.1
1998 1018 78.8 12.9 1.4
1999 1029 81.2 12.7 1
2000 1007 80.8 12.5 1.4
2001 1035 82.8 12.5 1.6
2002 1170 94.2 12.4 2.1
2003 1170 94.2 12.4 2.1
2004 1282 95.2 13.5 2.7
2005 1353 96.6 14.0 n/a
2006 1385 99.6 13.9 2.6
2007 1440 97.0 14.8 2
2008 1419 94.0 15.1 3.5
2009 1390 103.7 11.8 3.5
2010 1351 108.0 12.5 5.2
2011 1333 103.4 12.8 4.7
2012 1340 111.9 11.9 7.4
2013 1385 124.0 11.1 7.9
2014 1379 110.4 12.4 8
2015 1379 113.0 12.2 8.5
2016 1350 121.0 11.1 6.5
2017 1327 121.1 10.9 6.7
2018 1322 121.0 10.9 6.9
2019 1285 123.7 10.3 6.2
2020 1256 122.6 10.2 6
2021 1236 123.2 10.0 3.9
2022 1217 118.4 10.2 3.9
2023 1182 121.4 9.7 7.6

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 Wayne Hills High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1130 99.0 11.4 n/a
1989 1089 97.0 11.2 n/a
1990 1006 92.0 10.9 0.3
1991 1013 91.0 11.1 1.8
1992 1033 89.0 11.6 1.5
1993 1054 87.3 12.1 1.7
1994 1059 85.2 12.4 2.2
1995 1114 85.8 13.0 2.1
1996 1114 85.8 13.0 2.1
1998 1018 78.8 12.9 1.4
1999 1029 81.2 12.7 1
2000 1007 80.8 12.5 1.4
2001 1035 82.8 12.5 1.6
2002 1170 94.2 12.4 2.1
2003 1170 94.2 12.4 2.1
2004 1282 95.2 13.5 2.7
2005 1353 96.6 14.0 n/a
2006 1385 99.6 13.9 2.6
2007 1440 97.0 14.8 2
2008 1419 94.0 15.1 3.5
2009 1390 103.7 11.8 3.5
2010 1351 108.0 12.5 5.2
2011 1333 103.4 12.8 4.7
2012 1340 111.9 11.9 7.4
2013 1385 124.0 11.1 7.9
2014 1379 110.4 12.4 8
2015 1379 113.0 12.2 8.5
2016 1350 121.0 11.1 6.5
2017 1327 121.1 10.9 6.7
2018 1322 121.0 10.9 6.9
2019 1285 123.7 10.3 6.2
2020 1256 122.6 10.2 6
2021 1236 123.2 10.0 3.9
2022 1217 118.4 10.2 3.9
2023 1182 121.4 9.7 7.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wayne Hills High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $277 (1.6%) $16,619 (98.4%) $16,896

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayne Hills 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 62nd of 416 High schoolsRanks 66th of 422 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Hills High School)69.869.5
 0.3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Township Public School District)71.663
 8.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Wayne Hills High School)51.739.7
 12%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Wayne Township Public School District)51.633.4
 18.2%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Wayne Hills High School)93.794.8
 1.1%
   9th Grade Geometry (Wayne Township Public School District)93.887.9
 5.9%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Wayne Hills High School)51.139.7
 11.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Wayne Township Public School District)62.647.9
 14.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Wayne Hills High School)52.494.8
 42.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Wayne Township Public School District)47.387.9
 40.6%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12851182
 8%
African American2418
 25%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian158148
 6.3%
Hispanic109149
 36.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White981835
 14.9%
Two or More Races1130
 172.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.2%7.6%
 1.4%


Schools Near Wayne Hills High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne Hills High School

Students at Wayne Hills High School are 71% White, 13% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,182 students attended Wayne Hills High School.

Wayne Hills High School ranks 66th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


Rate Wayne Hills High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Wayne Hills High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 54 milliseconds.