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Malcolm X Shabazz High School vs. Weequahic High School

Should you attend Malcolm X Shabazz High School or Weequahic High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
80 Johnson Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
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Bottom 50%
Weequahic High School
279 Chancellor Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
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Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Malcolm X Shabazz High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Weequahic High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 354 students in grades 9-12, Malcolm X Shabazz 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 553 students in grades 9-12, Weequahic 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
354 students
553 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Malcolm X Shabazz High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Weequahic High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Malcolm X Shabazz High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Weequahic High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
30 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Weequahic High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Malcolm X Shabazz High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newark Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Weequahic High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newark Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#2136 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#2167 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Malcolm X Shabazz High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Weequahic High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Malcolm X Shabazz High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weequahic High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Malcolm X Shabazz High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weequahic High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Malcolm X Shabazz High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weequahic High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Malcolm X Shabazz High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Weequahic High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Malcolm X Shabazz High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Weequahic High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
96
142
Grade 10 Students
98
157
Grade 11 Students
81
152
Grade 12 Students
79
102
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Weequahic High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newark Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Malcolm X Shabazz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newark Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Weequahic High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newark Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
75%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Malcolm X Shabazz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newark Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Weequahic High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newark Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Malcolm X Shabazz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newark Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.39
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of Malcolm X Shabazz High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Weequahic High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Malcolm X Shabazz High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Weequahic High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Malcolm X Shabazz High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Weequahic High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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