Weehawken High School

Summary:

Weehawken High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the Weehawken Public School District in Weehawken, New Jersey, with a diverse student population of around 570 students.

Weehawken High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, reaching 99.1% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average. The school also boasts very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.3% over the past few years, lower than many nearby schools like Memorial High School and Union City High School. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.6% in 2021-2022, while lower than some nearby schools, is still higher than the state average.

Academically, Weehawken High School's test scores are generally on par or slightly above state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but the school's performance in Science is relatively weaker, with only 27.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in 2022-2023. Notably, the school ranks highly for its support and programming for English Language Learners and Special Education students, outperforming many other high schools in the state for these subgroups. While Weehawken High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, its relatively lower spending per student of $9,025 in 2018-2019 compared to nearby schools like Hoboken High School ($19,451) and Jose Marti STEM Academy ($12,231) may contribute to its performance.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 53 Liberty Place
       Weehawken, NJ  07086


(201) 422-6130

District: Weehawken Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
275th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,025 Help


Feeder schools for Weehawken High School:

Elementary:    Daniel Webster School
    Theodore Roosevelt School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.7%
White:
40.5%
Asian:
5.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


 See top rated New Jersey high schools

 Compare Weehawken High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Weehawken High School ranks worse than 61.9% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.38. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Weehawken High School ranks worse than 65.2% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Weehawken High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.7%), White (40.5%), Asian (5.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weehawken High School is 11.6. (See more...)
Help
Compare Weehawken High School employs 49 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weehawken High School is $9,025.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Weehawken High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Weehawken High School 463rd of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Weehawken High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Weehawken High School 275th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Weehawken High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Weehawken Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Weehawken Public School District 446th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Weehawken High School?

Rank History for Weehawken High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.16 352nd 574 38.7%
2004 72.61 202nd 588 65.6%
2005 75.91 173rd 599 71.1%
2006 65.75 288th 615 53.2%
2007 71.64 209th 631 66.9%
2008 65.51 275th 640 57.0%
2009 56.54 370th 664 44.3%
2010 58.84 356th 677 47.4%
2011 67.06 263rd 684 61.5%
2012 63.50 307th 677 54.7%
2013 64.21 294th 704 58.2%
2014 58.05 361st 717 49.7%
2015 37.82 449th 713 37.0%
2016 51.18 341st 713 52.2%
2017 46.28 384th 712 46.1%
2018 47.78 387th 716 45.9%
2019 39.84 461st 745 38.1%
2022 32.26 491st 745 34.1%
2023 35.38 463rd 748 38.1%
See the entire list of New Jersey High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.79 42nd 270 84.4%
2023 66.84 51st 288 82.3%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.93 482nd 535 9.9%
2023 27.80 383rd 505 24.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.95 353rd 522 32.4%
2019 33.93 352nd 541 34.9%
2022 35.10 354th 549 35.5%
2023 34.57 368th 568 35.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.49 402nd 680 40.9%
2019 44.47 413th 703 41.3%
2022 35.20 451st 726 37.9%
2023 35.34 443rd 720 38.5%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.85 319th 675 52.7%
2019 45.89 380th 697 45.5%
2022 30.37 492nd 730 32.6%
2023 35.31 447th 718 37.7%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.29 258th 504 48.8%
2019 39.08 320th 524 38.9%
2022 28.81 435th 591 26.4%
2023 34.74 381st 587 35.1%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.16 226th 497 54.5%
2019 54.88 215th 504 57.3%
2022 26.88 398th 512 22.3%
2023 32.48 352nd 509 30.8%
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

Rank History for Weehawken High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all high school students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.75 248th 343 27.7%
2004 42.16 251st 348 27.9%
2005 36.31 263rd 351 25.1%
2006 62.00 168th 357 52.9%
2007 54.67 207th 361 42.7%
2008 52.47 216th 359 39.8%
2009 63.87 169th 370 54.3%
2010 55.83 219th 371 41.0%
2011 63.39 175th 378 53.7%
2012 66.11 162nd 388 58.2%
2013 48.94 270th 396 31.8%
2014 51.04 275th 411 33.1%
2015 41.60 189th 406 53.4%
2016 51.34 148th 409 63.8%
2017 32.85 260th 411 36.7%
2018 31.55 281st 415 32.3%
2019 33.80 252nd 416 39.4%
2021 56.34 120th 405 70.4%
2022 32.95 256th 415 38.3%
2023 30.00 275th 422 34.8%
See the entire list of New Jersey High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.64 99th 146 32.2%
2021 37.67 54th 101 46.5%
2022 45.72 47th 137 65.7%
2023 53.44 43rd 161 73.3%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for high school Special Education students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.55 132nd 355 62.8%
2019 33.67 212th 349 39.3%
2022 45.66 138th 344 59.9%
2023 56.45 89th 339 73.7%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.97 223rd 345 35.4%
2019 48.05 131st 347 62.2%
2021 64.67 46th 326 85.9%
2022 54.86 89th 324 72.5%
2023 55.00 80th 344 76.7%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.17 284th 403 29.5%
2019 25.53 293rd 408 28.2%
2021 64.79 95th 402 76.4%
2022 37.11 219th 414 47.1%
2023 33.72 239th 416 42.5%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.28 265th 405 34.6%
2019 35.37 230th 407 43.5%
2021 47.74 166th 402 58.7%
2022 35.23 216th 410 47.3%
2023 33.97 228th 414 44.9%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.90 254th 368 31.0%
2019 37.56 208th 364 42.9%
2021 34.56 240th 374 35.8%
2022 33.81 231st 382 39.5%
2023 33.08 235th 385 39.0%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Weehawken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.83 142nd 340 58.2%
2019 30.03 218th 339 35.7%
2021 65.72 47th 336 86.0%
2022 41.47 165th 335 50.7%
2023 36.51 179th 335 46.6%
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.

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








Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Weehawken High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Weehawken High School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Weehawken High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 187 3 3 230 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1989 181 10 9 295 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1990 176 14 9 286 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1991 153 8 6 327 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1992 144 12 12 301 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1993 123 15 18 303 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1994 118 14 11 316 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1995 114 3 17 440 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1996 114 3 17 440 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1998 101 3 15 415 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1999 113 4 11 368 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2000 117 10 12 340 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2001 113 6 9 353 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2002 121 4 18 398 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2003 121 4 18 398 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2004 133 5 18 406 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2005 135 8 7 379 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2006 130 9 12 388 2 n/a n/a 0 541
2007 121 13 14 377 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2008 136 11 16 367 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2009 109 13 0 379 14 0 0 0 515
2010 127 19 14 368 0 0 0 0 528
2011 127 23 14 350 0 0 4 0 518
2012 100 18 10 282 0 0 3 0 413
2013 108 22 17 328 0 0 5 0 480
2014 101 23 24 329 0 0 3 0 480
2015 111 20 23 361 1 0 4 0 520
2016 118 22 24 368 1 0 5 0 538
2017 119 26 28 372 0 0 7 0 552
2018 138 30 32 341 0 0 5 0 546
2019 183 36 40 310 0 0 0 0 569
2020 206 38 34 277 0 0 0 0 555
2021 205 31 38 260 0 0 1 0 535
2022 222 29 30 256 4 1 12 0 554
2023 231 29 30 266 2 1 11 0 570

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 Weehawken High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 423 32.0 13.2 n/a
1989 495 36.0 13.7 n/a
1990 485 35.0 13.8 15.7
1991 494 36.0 13.7 26.1
1992 469 34.0 13.7 34.8
1993 459 35.0 13.1 35.3
1994 459 35.1 13.1 41
1995 574 41.4 13.9 45.5
1996 574 41.4 13.9 45.5
1998 534 43.5 12.3 40.3
1999 496 43.5 11.4 36.9
2000 479 44.5 10.8 46.3
2001 481 45.3 10.6 54.7
2002 541 45.0 12.0 54.3
2003 541 45.0 12.0 54.3
2004 562 45.0 12.5 52.7
2005 529 46.0 11.5 n/a
2006 541 45.5 11.9 50.3
2007 525 44.5 11.8 48.6
2008 530 40.0 13.3 58.5
2009 515 46.2 9.9 50.7
2010 528 40.0 13.2 56.6
2011 518 41.2 12.5 53.9
2012 413 45.3 9.1 58.1
2013 480 46.0 10.4 54.6
2014 480 48.2 9.9 57.9
2015 520 44.0 11.8 59.4
2016 538 48.0 11.2 57.4
2017 552 46.0 12.0 39.7
2018 546 47.1 11.5 35
2019 569 44.5 12.7 34.6
2020 555 62.0 8.9 38.7
2021 535 48.0 11.1 44.1
2022 554 44.0 12.5 42.1
2023 570 49.0 11.6 42.3

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 Weehawken High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 423 32.0 13.2 n/a
1989 495 36.0 13.7 n/a
1990 485 35.0 13.8 15.7
1991 494 36.0 13.7 26.1
1992 469 34.0 13.7 34.8
1993 459 35.0 13.1 35.3
1994 459 35.1 13.1 41
1995 574 41.4 13.9 45.5
1996 574 41.4 13.9 45.5
1998 534 43.5 12.3 40.3
1999 496 43.5 11.4 36.9
2000 479 44.5 10.8 46.3
2001 481 45.3 10.6 54.7
2002 541 45.0 12.0 54.3
2003 541 45.0 12.0 54.3
2004 562 45.0 12.5 52.7
2005 529 46.0 11.5 n/a
2006 541 45.5 11.9 50.3
2007 525 44.5 11.8 48.6
2008 530 40.0 13.3 58.5
2009 515 46.2 9.9 50.7
2010 528 40.0 13.2 56.6
2011 518 41.2 12.5 53.9
2012 413 45.3 9.1 58.1
2013 480 46.0 10.4 54.6
2014 480 48.2 9.9 57.9
2015 520 44.0 11.8 59.4
2016 538 48.0 11.2 57.4
2017 552 46.0 12.0 39.7
2018 546 47.1 11.5 35
2019 569 44.5 12.7 34.6
2020 555 62.0 8.9 38.7
2021 535 48.0 11.1 44.1
2022 554 44.0 12.5 42.1
2023 570 49.0 11.6 42.3

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 Weehawken High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $112 (1.2%) $8,913 (98.8%) $9,025

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Weehawken 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 461st of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 463rd of 748 Middle schools
 0%
Ranks 252nd of 416 High schoolsRanks 275th of 422 High schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Weehawken High School)63.157.3
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Weehawken Public School District)63.157.3
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Weehawken High School)38.510.8
 27.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Weehawken Public School District)38.510.8
 27.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Weehawken High School)6346.9
 16.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Weehawken Public School District)6346.9
 16.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Weehawken High School)03.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Weehawken Public School District)03.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Weehawken High School)36.156
 19.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Weehawken Public School District)36.156
 19.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Weehawken High School)41.736.1
 5.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Weehawken Public School District)41.736.1
 5.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Weehawken High School)11.812.5
 0.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Weehawken Public School District)11.812.5
 0.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Weehawken High School)73.915.2
 58.7%
   9th Grade Geometry (Weehawken Public School District)73.915.2
 58.7%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
10th Grade Algebra I (Weehawken High School)00
   10th Grade Algebra I (Weehawken Public School District)00
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Weehawken High School)21.335.5
 14.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Weehawken Public School District)21.335.5
 14.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Weehawken High School)29.330.4
 1.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Weehawken Public School District)29.330.4
 1.1%
   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 Students569570
 0.2%
African American3629
 19.4%
American Indian02
Asian4030
 25%
Hispanic310266
 14.2%
Pacific Islander01
White183231
 26.2%
Two or More Races011
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.6%42.3%
 7.7%


Schools Near Weehawken High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Weehawken High School

Weehawken High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Daniel Webster School
Elementary : Theodore Roosevelt School

Weehawken High School ranks 275th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 570 students attended Weehawken High School.

Students at Weehawken High School are 47% Hispanic, 41% White, 5% Asian, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.


Rate Weehawken High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Weehawken 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.

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 50 milliseconds.