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West Orange High School vs. Columbia High School

Should you attend West Orange High School or Columbia 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
West Orange High School
51 Conforti Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Columbia High School
17 Parker Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,208 students in grades 9-12, West Orange 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 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,933 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,208 students
1,933 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Orange 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 Columbia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Orange High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbia High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
193 teachers
149 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Orange High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Orange High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Orange Public Schools 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 Columbia High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Orange-Maplewood 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
#1491 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#815 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Orange 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 Columbia High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
35%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Orange High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Orange Public Schools 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 Columbia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Orange High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Orange Public Schools 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 Columbia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Orange High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Orange Public Schools 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 Columbia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
91%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Orange High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West Orange Public Schools 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 Columbia High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Orange-Maplewood 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 West Orange High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Columbia High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
578
533
Grade 10 Students
543
476
Grade 11 Students
535
503
Grade 12 Students
552
421
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Orange High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Orange Public Schools 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 Asian at Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Orange High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Orange Public Schools 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 Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Orange-Maplewood 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
37%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Orange High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Orange Public Schools 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 Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Orange-Maplewood 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
16%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Orange High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Orange Public Schools 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 White at Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Orange High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Orange Public Schools 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 two or more races at Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Orange High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Orange Public Schools 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 Columbia High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Orange-Maplewood 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
35%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Orange High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Orange Public Schools 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 Columbia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Orange-Maplewood 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
9%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Orange High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Orange Public Schools 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 Columbia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Orange-Maplewood 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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