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School Comparison

Glen Ridge High School
vs.
West Orange High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Glen Ridge High School
West Orange High School
  • West Orange High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Glen Ridge High School (699 vs. 62).
  • West Orange High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Glen Ridge High School (660 vs. 160).
  • West Orange High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Glen Ridge High School (600 vs. 136).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

West Orange High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Glen Ridge High School (699 vs. 62).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

West Orange High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Glen Ridge High School (600 vs. 136).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

West Orange High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Glen Ridge High School (660 vs. 160).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

West Orange High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Glen Ridge High School (88 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

West Orange High School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Glen Ridge High School (10 vs. 4).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Glen Ridge High School

1 metric was reported by Glen Ridge High School. Comparable data for West Orange High School is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
37

Reported Only at West Orange High School

2 metrics were reported by West Orange High School. Comparable data for Glen Ridge High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
91%
Dual enrollment
611

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Glen Ridge High School
$23,475.72
West Orange High School
$30,537.38
Local revenue share
Glen Ridge High School
74.1%
West Orange High School
64.8%
State revenue share
Glen Ridge High School
22.2%
West Orange High School
31.5%
Federal revenue share
Glen Ridge High School
3.7%
West Orange High School
3.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Glen Ridge High School
6.5%
West Orange High School
21.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Essex County
$76,712
Essex County
$76,712
Poverty rate
Essex County
15%
Essex County
15%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Essex County
37.9%
Essex County
37.9%
Unemployment rate
Essex County
5.5%
Essex County
5.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.