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Irvington High School
High School · Irvington Public School District · Irvington, NJ
A high school in Irvington, NJ where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1253 CLINTON AVE, Irvington, NJ 07111
- Math 5% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 81.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Irvington High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 11% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Irvington High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,025/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irvington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,232
Median home value
$291,500
Median rent
$1,324/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
29.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Sch of Data Science and Information TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–11 | 0.5 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Nj Regional Day School - NewarkEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| University High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 8–12 | 1.4 mi | 447 | 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.
Irvington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $28,651NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Irvington High School is listed in Irvington Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Irvington High School
Irvington High School is a public high school in Irvington, NJ, part of Irvington Public School District, serving approximately 1,752 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,418 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Irvington High School
What grades does Irvington High School serve?
Irvington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Irvington High School?
Irvington High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,752 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irvington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irvington High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Irvington High School rank in NJ?
Irvington High School ranks #2,418 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Irvington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Irvington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Irvington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Irvington High School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Irvington High School a charter school?
No, Irvington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Irvington High School a Title I school?
No, Irvington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irvington High School?
60.7% of students at Irvington 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
- 1,752
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (973) 399-6897
- 4-Year Graduation
- 81.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07111)
- 60,334
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 07111; 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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