West Deptford High School

Summary:

West Deptford High School is a public high school serving 781 students in grades 9-12 in West Deptford, New Jersey, which is part of the Deptford Township Public School District. While the school has a higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools, it faces several challenges, including lower academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and declining statewide rankings.

Academically, West Deptford High School's performance on state tests is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, only 43.4% of 9th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.1%. The school's Algebra I proficiency rates were also significantly below the state average. When compared to nearby schools, such as Gloucester County Institute of Technology, West Deptford High School performs below average in academic achievement.

Other areas of concern at West Deptford High School include a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.6% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate of 90.7% in 2021-2022 is slightly lower than the state average. Despite these challenges, West Deptford High School spends $13,092 per student, which is higher than the spending at some nearby schools. The school's performance also varies among different student subgroups, with relatively low rankings for African American and White students, but better performance for Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status students compared to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1600 Old Crown Point Rd
       West Deptford, NJ  08093


(856) 848-6110

District: West Deptford Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,092 Help


Feeder schools for West Deptford High School:

Elementary:    Green-Fields Elementary School
    Oakview Elementary School
    Red Bank Elementary School
Middle:    West Deptford Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  781

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.9%
Hispanic:
13.6%
African American:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.5% Help


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Compare Details West Deptford High School ranks worse than 57.8% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Deptford High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.9%), Hispanic (13.6%), African American (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Deptford High School is 11. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Deptford High School is $13,092.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Deptford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Deptford High School 244th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See West Deptford High School in the ranking list.)

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West Deptford Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Deptford Township School District 388th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Deptford High School

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Rank History for all students at West Deptford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.12 193rd 343 43.7%
2004 63.37 149th 348 57.2%
2005 61.37 172nd 351 51.0%
2006 62.88 162nd 357 54.6%
2007 66.97 143rd 361 60.4%
2008 65.65 158th 359 56.0%
2009 66.59 154th 370 58.4%
2010 65.05 157th 371 57.7%
2011 55.27 222nd 378 41.3%
2012 67.13 151st 388 61.1%
2013 70.21 128th 396 67.7%
2014 56.83 236th 411 42.6%
2015 42.10 184th 406 54.7%
2016 43.46 198th 409 51.6%
2017 36.39 241st 411 41.4%
2018 39.73 216th 415 48.0%
2019 42.75 203rd 416 51.2%
2021 54.53 129th 405 68.1%
2022 36.46 236th 415 43.1%
2023 34.49 244th 422 42.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Deptford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.14 128th 355 63.9%
2019 51.35 129th 349 63.0%
2021 22.85 277th 333 16.8%
2022 45.97 135th 344 60.8%
2023 28.34 234th 339 31.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Deptford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.14 154th 345 55.4%
2019 53.66 109th 347 68.6%
2021 55.98 85th 326 73.9%
2022 34.00 197th 324 39.2%
2023 37.88 183rd 344 46.8%
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Rank History for Female students at West Deptford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.62 230th 403 42.9%
2019 50.21 174th 408 57.4%
2021 53.80 143rd 402 64.4%
2022 36.57 222nd 414 46.4%
2023 32.61 249th 416 40.1%
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Rank History for Male students at West Deptford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.92 246th 405 39.3%
2019 44.91 177th 407 56.5%
2021 56.44 118th 402 70.6%
2022 38.81 196th 410 52.2%
2023 36.46 216th 414 47.8%
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Rank History for African American students at West Deptford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.98 91st 266 65.8%
2019 51.86 95th 254 62.6%
2021 51.49 96th 247 61.1%
2022 40.75 124th 256 51.6%
2023 26.08 188th 250 24.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Deptford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.38 196th 368 46.7%
2019 53.45 128th 364 64.8%
2021 50.69 148th 374 60.4%
2022 58.94 97th 382 74.6%
2023 35.67 215th 385 44.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at West Deptford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.38 245th 340 27.9%
2019 40.71 163rd 339 51.9%
2021 49.99 106th 336 68.5%
2022 32.66 207th 335 38.2%
2023 23.87 249th 335 25.7%
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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.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a citizen
Saturday, November 18, 2017

Open Quote School taxes up 500, school test scores and ranking down every year. Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, April 1, 2017

Open Quote Outstanding school with excellent teachers it is among the best in my opinion. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Deptford High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 924 43 10 13 1 n/a n/a 0 991
1989 836 35 10 16 4 n/a n/a 0 901
1990 760 37 13 17 1 n/a n/a 0 828
1991 758 31 14 9 1 n/a n/a 0 813
1992 740 40 14 9 2 n/a n/a 0 805
1993 761 38 14 17 2 n/a n/a 0 832
1994 783 34 12 17 2 n/a n/a 0 848
1995 854 50 11 18 2 n/a n/a 0 935
1996 854 50 11 18 2 n/a n/a 0 935
1998 842 57 8 15 1 n/a n/a 0 923
1999 863 59 12 17 0 n/a n/a 0 951
2000 831 49 16 25 0 n/a n/a -1 920
2001 808 60 13 23 0 n/a n/a 0 904
2002 872 57 10 20 0 n/a n/a 0 959
2003 872 57 10 20 0 n/a n/a 0 959
2004 907 72 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 998
2005 970 72 14 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1073
2006 992 83 17 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1111
2007 963 69 19 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1069
2008 931 74 21 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1050
2009 870 77 21 14 0 2 1 0 985
2010 843 78 21 21 0 1 3 0 967
2011 762 67 15 37 0 0 26 0 907
2012 708 70 13 38 0 0 29 0 858
2013 728 73 14 38 0 0 31 0 884
2014 737 69 11 36 0 0 35 0 888
2015 741 68 16 54 0 0 36 0 915
2016 742 82 18 59 0 0 32 0 933
2017 696 87 16 64 0 0 38 0 901
2018 672 83 19 71 0 1 32 0 878
2019 663 82 14 83 0 1 36 0 879
2020 630 80 16 85 1 1 40 0 853
2021 630 77 21 88 1 1 41 1 860
2022 573 87 17 98 1 0 43 2 821
2023 530 84 16 106 0 0 40 5 781

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 West Deptford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 991 72.0 13.7 n/a
1989 901 72.0 12.5 n/a
1990 828 73.0 11.3 2.5
1991 813 74.0 10.9 3.3
1992 805 73.0 11.0 8.1
1993 832 67.8 12.3 4.7
1994 848 69.8 12.1 5.8
1995 935 70.7 13.2 6.5
1996 935 70.7 13.2 6.5
1998 923 69.6 13.3 8.3
1999 951 68.6 13.9 7.4
2000 920 66.6 13.8 12.9
2001 904 67.1 13.5 13.7
2002 959 67.5 14.2 12.3
2003 959 67.5 14.2 12.3
2004 998 69.6 14.3 13.9
2005 1073 64.6 16.6 n/a
2006 1111 68.4 16.2 13.7
2007 1069 72.0 14.8 13.2
2008 1050 64.0 16.4 10.4
2009 985 63.5 11.7 15.4
2010 967 72.0 13.4 16.6
2011 907 61.8 14.6 19.7
2012 858 68.8 12.4 21.1
2013 884 64.2 13.7 25.6
2014 888 64.4 13.7 26.8
2015 915 65.0 14.0 26.6
2016 933 66.0 14.1 25.2
2017 901 68.0 13.2 25.9
2018 878 72.0 12.1 26.4
2019 879 71.0 12.3 24.9
2020 853 69.2 12.3 25.3
2021 860 70.0 12.2 24.5
2022 821 70.5 11.6 15.7
2023 781 71.0 11.0 22.5

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 West Deptford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 991 72.0 13.7 n/a
1989 901 72.0 12.5 n/a
1990 828 73.0 11.3 2.5
1991 813 74.0 10.9 3.3
1992 805 73.0 11.0 8.1
1993 832 67.8 12.3 4.7
1994 848 69.8 12.1 5.8
1995 935 70.7 13.2 6.5
1996 935 70.7 13.2 6.5
1998 923 69.6 13.3 8.3
1999 951 68.6 13.9 7.4
2000 920 66.6 13.8 12.9
2001 904 67.1 13.5 13.7
2002 959 67.5 14.2 12.3
2003 959 67.5 14.2 12.3
2004 998 69.6 14.3 13.9
2005 1073 64.6 16.6 n/a
2006 1111 68.4 16.2 13.7
2007 1069 72.0 14.8 13.2
2008 1050 64.0 16.4 10.4
2009 985 63.5 11.7 15.4
2010 967 72.0 13.4 16.6
2011 907 61.8 14.6 19.7
2012 858 68.8 12.4 21.1
2013 884 64.2 13.7 25.6
2014 888 64.4 13.7 26.8
2015 915 65.0 14.0 26.6
2016 933 66.0 14.1 25.2
2017 901 68.0 13.2 25.9
2018 878 72.0 12.1 26.4
2019 879 71.0 12.3 24.9
2020 853 69.2 12.3 25.3
2021 860 70.0 12.2 24.5
2022 821 70.5 11.6 15.7
2023 781 71.0 11.0 22.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Deptford High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $59 (0.5%) $13,033 (99.5%) $13,092

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Deptford 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 203rd of 416 High schoolsRanks 244th of 422 High schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (West Deptford High School)55.543.4
 12.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (West Deptford Township School District)55.443.4
 12%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (West Deptford High School)34.422.6
 11.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (West Deptford Township School District)34.122.6
 11.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (West Deptford High School)44.742.1
 2.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (West Deptford Township School District)44.742.1
 2.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
10th Grade Algebra I (West Deptford High School)11.84.5
 7.3%
   10th Grade Algebra I (West Deptford Township School District)11.84.5
 7.3%
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (West Deptford High School)26.620.1
 6.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (West Deptford Township School District)39.434.5
 4.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (West Deptford High School)16.240
 23.8%
   End of Course Geometry (West Deptford Township School District)20.362.2
 41.9%
   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 Students879781
 11.1%
African American8284
 2.4%
American Indian00
Asian1416
 14.3%
Hispanic83106
 27.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White663530
 20.1%
Two or More Races3640
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.9%22.5%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Deptford High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 781 students attended West Deptford High School.

West Deptford High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Green-Fields Elementary School
Elementary : Oakview Elementary School
Elementary : Red Bank Elementary School
Middle : West Deptford Middle School

West Deptford High School ranks 244th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at West Deptford High School are 68% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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