Below Average
#2069 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Colonia High School
High School · Woodbridge Township School District · Colonia, NJ
A Woodbridge Township School District high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
180 EAST STREET, Colonia, NJ 07067
- Math 15% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Colonia High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2021, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colonia High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,301
Median home value
$473,200
Median rent
$1,964/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,398 | Compare → |
| Honor Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 3–12 | 1.8 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Rahway High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,270 | Compare → |
| Newmark High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Woodbridge Township School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #20 of 24
- District spending per student
- $24,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colonia High School is listed in Woodbridge Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colonia High School
Colonia High School is a public high school in Colonia, NJ, part of Woodbridge Township School District, serving approximately 1,359 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,069 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colonia High School
What grades does Colonia High School serve?
Colonia High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Colonia High School?
Colonia High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonia High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colonia High School rank in NJ?
Colonia High School ranks #2,069 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Colonia High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colonia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colonia High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colonia High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Colonia High School a charter school?
No, Colonia High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colonia High School a Title I school?
No, Colonia High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colonia High School?
37.2% of students at Colonia High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (732) 726-7060
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07067)
- 18,294
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07067; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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