Below Average
#2239 of 2,466 schools in NJ
West Deptford High School
High School · West Deptford Township School District · West Deptford, NJ
A West Deptford Township School District high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 OLD CROWN POINT RD, West Deptford, NJ 08093
- Math 26% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Deptford High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2021, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Deptford High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,257
Median home value
$192,800
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Jr-sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 828 | Compare → |
| The Durand SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Larc SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Gateway Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–12 | 2.8 mi | 875 | 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.
West Deptford Township School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Deptford High School is listed in West Deptford Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Deptford High School
West Deptford High School is a public high school in West Deptford, NJ, part of West Deptford Township School District, serving approximately 754 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,239 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Deptford High School
What grades does West Deptford High School serve?
West Deptford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Deptford High School?
West Deptford High School has an enrollment of approximately 754 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Deptford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Deptford High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Deptford High School rank in NJ?
West Deptford High School ranks #2,239 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is West Deptford High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Deptford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 West Deptford High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Deptford High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Deptford High School a charter school?
No, West Deptford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Deptford High School a Title I school?
No, West Deptford High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Deptford High School?
30.0% of students at West Deptford 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
- 754
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (856) 848-6110
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08093)
- 9,224
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 08093; 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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