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#1287 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School
High School · Wood-ridge School District · Wood-ridge, NJ
A high school in Wood-ridge, NJ where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
258 HACKENSACK ST, Wood-ridge, NJ 07075
- Math 31% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 40 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average603/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wood-ridge), 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
$131,412
Median home value
$532,900
Median rent
$1,886/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasbrouck Heights High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Henry P. Becton Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 821 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Wallington Junior Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 566 | 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.
Wood-ridge School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School is listed in Wood-Ridge School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School
Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Wood-ridge, NJ, part of Wood-ridge School District, serving approximately 522 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,287 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School
What grades does Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School serve?
Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School?
Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School rank in NJ?
Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School ranks #1,287 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School a charter school?
No, Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School a Title I school?
No, Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School?
5.7% of students at Wood-ridge Jr/sr 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (201) 933-6777
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07075)
- 10,094
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
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 07075; 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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