- University High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Weequahic High School (426 vs. 134).
- University High School reported a higher students per counselor than Weequahic High School (154.7:1 vs. 100:1).
- Weequahic High School reported a higher chronically absent students than University High School (50 vs. 12).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Weequahic High School reported a higher chronically absent students than University High School (50 vs. 12).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Weequahic High School reported a higher graduating cohort than University High School (145 vs. 131).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
University High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Weequahic High School (426 vs. 134).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Weequahic High School reported a higher violent incidents than University High School (25 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
University High School reported a higher students per counselor than Weequahic High School (154.7:1 vs. 100:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
University High School
$28,631.43
Weequahic High School
$28,631.43
Local revenue share
University High School
10.4%
Weequahic High School
10.4%
State revenue share
University High School
77.1%
Weequahic High School
77.1%
Federal revenue share
University High School
12.5%
Weequahic High School
12.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
University High School
13%
Weequahic High School
13%
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.