Willingboro High School

Summary:

Willingboro High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Willingboro, New Jersey, with a student population of 842. The school is part of the Willingboro Public School District, which is ranked 582 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willingboro High School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (79.45%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 15-45% African American. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of New Jersey high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its performance on state assessments is significantly lower than the state and district averages, with only 15.4% of 9th graders proficient in English Language Arts and just 1.3% proficient in Algebra I. The school has also seen a decline in its four-year graduation rate, dropping from 95.6% in 2019-2020 to 75.2% in 2021-2022, lower than the surrounding schools, which range from 81.6% to 97.9%.

Willingboro High School faces additional challenges, including a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.2% in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 7.6% to 33.6%. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 54.02% in 2021-2022, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 10.58% to 52.4%. These factors, combined with the school's stark racial demographics, suggest that Willingboro High School serves a lower-income, predominantly African American population, which may contribute to its academic and other challenges. Addressing these disparities and implementing targeted interventions will be crucial for improving outcomes at Willingboro High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 20 Jfk Way
       Willingboro, NJ  08046-2121


(609) 835-8800

District: Willingboro Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
412th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,173 Help


Feeder schools for Willingboro High School:

Elementary:    Garfield ECDC
    Hawthorne Park Elementary School
    J.C.Stuart ECDC
    Twin Hills Elementary School
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Middle:    James A Cotten Intermediate School
    Willingboro Memorial Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  842

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.5%
Hispanic:
14.5%
White:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willingboro High School ranks worse than 97.6% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.45. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Willingboro High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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: African American (79.5%), Hispanic (14.5%), White (2.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willingboro High School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willingboro High School is $19,173.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Willingboro High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willingboro High School 412th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Willingboro High School in the ranking list.)

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Willingboro Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Willingboro Public School District 582nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willingboro High School

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Rank History for all students at Willingboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.34 292nd 343 14.9%
2004 14.55 310th 348 10.9%
2005 15.68 308th 351 12.3%
2006 12.03 315th 357 11.8%
2007 7.42 330th 361 8.6%
2008 8.56 326th 359 9.2%
2009 5.57 345th 370 6.8%
2010 1.76 359th 371 3.2%
2011 4.45 352nd 378 6.9%
2012 5.81 364th 388 6.2%
2013 4.14 372nd 396 6.1%
2014 2.80 386th 411 6.1%
2015 17.83 372nd 406 8.4%
2016 11.00 403rd 409 1.5%
2017 10.45 402nd 411 2.2%
2018 10.85 394th 415 5.1%
2019 8.56 399th 416 4.1%
2021 14.00 364th 405 10.1%
2022 10.93 398th 415 4.1%
2023 9.45 412th 422 2.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willingboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.39 329th 355 7.3%
2019 18.15 322nd 349 7.7%
2022 20.16 329th 344 4.4%
2023 29.56 220th 339 35.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willingboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.39 331st 345 4.1%
2019 10.27 336th 347 3.2%
2021 25.27 279th 326 14.4%
2022 20.34 284th 324 12.3%
2023 16.28 320th 344 7.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Willingboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.78 377th 403 6.5%
2019 7.71 382nd 408 6.4%
2021 17.23 343rd 402 14.7%
2022 10.08 392nd 414 5.3%
2023 9.94 389th 416 6.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Willingboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.13 395th 405 2.5%
2019 7.56 392nd 407 3.7%
2021 14.73 363rd 402 9.7%
2022 10.88 379th 410 7.6%
2023 8.30 396th 414 4.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Willingboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.56 239th 266 10.2%
2019 21.33 216th 254 15.0%
2021 28.46 194th 247 21.5%
2022 22.50 220th 256 14.1%
2023 19.58 225th 250 10.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willingboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.45 281st 374 24.9%
2022 16.93 347th 382 9.2%
2023 18.21 337th 385 12.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Willingboro High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 286 941 34 69 4 n/a n/a 0 1334
1989 244 890 28 41 8 n/a n/a 0 1211
1990 291 1029 30 33 0 n/a n/a 0 1383
1991 204 1031 27 37 0 n/a n/a 0 1299
1992 145 965 28 41 0 n/a n/a 0 1179
1993 149 944 22 48 4 n/a n/a 0 1167
1994 126 895 22 43 2 n/a n/a 0 1088
1995 114 1199 15 66 2 n/a n/a 0 1396
1996 114 1199 15 66 2 n/a n/a 0 1396
1998 92 1176 31 77 2 n/a n/a 0 1378
1999 72 1198 18 66 6 n/a n/a 0 1360
2000 66 1252 11 52 0 n/a n/a 0 1381
2001 69 1215 19 59 7 n/a n/a 0 1369
2002 42 1164 12 62 1 n/a n/a 0 1281
2003 42 1164 12 62 1 n/a n/a 0 1281
2004 27 1193 16 65 3 n/a n/a 0 1304
2005 33 1236 13 72 4 n/a n/a 0 1358
2006 22 1170 14 63 3 n/a n/a 0 1272
2007 23 1025 20 52 2 n/a n/a 0 1122
2008 22 970 11 41 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
2009 21 900 6 35 1 3 2 0 968
2010 28 899 7 41 2 2 0 0 979
2011 17 855 7 47 1 1 0 0 928
2012 19 850 7 60 1 1 0 0 938
2014 11 736 8 52 0 0 0 0 807
2015 12 745 7 50 0 4 0 0 818
2016 7 679 12 40 0 2 0 0 740
2017 8 682 11 40 0 2 1 0 744
2018 10 576 9 34 0 1 2 0 632
2019 6 576 10 46 3 2 9 0 652
2020 16 555 9 50 2 0 13 0 645
2021 16 567 7 68 1 0 15 0 674
2022 14 609 10 95 2 0 16 0 746
2023 19 669 12 122 4 0 16 0 842

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 Willingboro High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1334 112.0 11.9 n/a
1989 1211 105.0 11.5 n/a
1990 1383 104.0 13.2 8.8
1991 1299 110.0 11.8 3.6
1992 1179 94.0 12.5 6.7
1993 1167 99.0 11.8 7.3
1994 1088 95.0 11.5 10.5
1995 1396 117.0 11.9 12.4
1996 1396 117.0 11.9 12.4
1998 1378 113.0 12.2 16.7
1999 1360 108.0 12.6 17.4
2000 1381 110.0 12.6 31.6
2001 1369 110.3 12.4 30.1
2002 1281 111.0 11.5 27.5
2003 1281 111.0 11.5 27.5
2004 1304 109.0 12.0 20.6
2005 1358 104.0 13.1 n/a
2006 1272 95.0 13.4 31.3
2007 1122 83.0 13.5 28.8
2008 1044 68.0 15.4 36.8
2009 968 76.3 10.5 46.4
2010 979 68.0 14.4 42.6
2011 928 62.2 14.9 47.4
2012 938 79.0 11.8 45.8
2014 807 15.5 52.0 37.4
2015 818 62.0 13.1 58.9
2016 740 70.0 10.5 65.5
2017 744 37.5 19.8 63.6
2018 632 57.0 11.0 65.5
2019 652 49.0 13.3 63.7
2020 645 57.0 11.3 62.8
2021 674 55.0 12.2 66.2
2022 746 54.0 13.8 54
2023 842 54.0 15.5 n/a

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 Willingboro High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1334 112.0 11.9 n/a
1989 1211 105.0 11.5 n/a
1990 1383 104.0 13.2 8.8
1991 1299 110.0 11.8 3.6
1992 1179 94.0 12.5 6.7
1993 1167 99.0 11.8 7.3
1994 1088 95.0 11.5 10.5
1995 1396 117.0 11.9 12.4
1996 1396 117.0 11.9 12.4
1998 1378 113.0 12.2 16.7
1999 1360 108.0 12.6 17.4
2000 1381 110.0 12.6 31.6
2001 1369 110.3 12.4 30.1
2002 1281 111.0 11.5 27.5
2003 1281 111.0 11.5 27.5
2004 1304 109.0 12.0 20.6
2005 1358 104.0 13.1 n/a
2006 1272 95.0 13.4 31.3
2007 1122 83.0 13.5 28.8
2008 1044 68.0 15.4 36.8
2009 968 76.3 10.5 46.4
2010 979 68.0 14.4 42.6
2011 928 62.2 14.9 47.4
2012 938 79.0 11.8 45.8
2014 807 15.5 52.0 37.4
2015 818 62.0 13.1 58.9
2016 740 70.0 10.5 65.5
2017 744 37.5 19.8 63.6
2018 632 57.0 11.0 65.5
2019 652 49.0 13.3 63.7
2020 645 57.0 11.3 62.8
2021 674 55.0 12.2 66.2
2022 746 54.0 13.8 54
2023 842 54.0 15.5 n/a

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 Willingboro High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $521 (2.7%) $18,652 (97.3%) $19,173

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Willingboro 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 399th of 416 High schoolsRanks 412th of 422 High schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Willingboro High School)21.115.4
 5.7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Willingboro Public School District)20.415.4
 5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Willingboro High School)1.81.3
 0.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Willingboro Public School District)1.71.3
 0.4%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
10th Grade Algebra I (Willingboro High School)00
   10th Grade Algebra I (Willingboro Public School District)00
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.3
 5.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Willingboro High School)1.61.3
 0.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Willingboro Public School District)12.29.3
 2.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Willingboro High School)3.610
 6.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Willingboro Public School District)3.510
 6.5%
   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 Students652842
 29.1%
African American576669
 16.1%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian1012
 20%
Hispanic46122
 165.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White619
 216.7%
Two or More Races916
 77.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 842 students attended Willingboro High School.

Willingboro High School ranks in the bottom 2.4% of New Jersey high schools.

Students at Willingboro High School are 79% African American, 14% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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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.

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