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Woodbridge High School

High School · Woodbridge Township School District · Woodbridge, NJ

A Woodbridge Township School District high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

25 SAMUEL LUPO PLACE, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

  • Math 10% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 22% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-31.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.9 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-24.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation22.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$24,802
Chronic Absenteeism16.6%

Students at Woodbridge High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency10%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2021, to 16% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
10%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

48.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Woodbridge 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$99,718

Median home value

$361,200

Median rent

$2,077/mo

College educated

34.3%

Homeownership

52.9%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
22.2% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John F. Kennedy Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–121.1 mi1,398Compare →
Woodbridge Academy Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.89–121.8 mi285Compare →
Colonia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.99–122.6 mi1,359Compare →
Perth Amboy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.69–123.0 mi2,685Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Woodbridge Township School District

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#22 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

Woodbridge High School is listed in Woodbridge Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodbridge High School

Woodbridge High School is a public high school in Woodbridge, NJ, part of Woodbridge Township School District, serving approximately 1,654 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,265 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodbridge High School

What grades does Woodbridge High School serve?

Woodbridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Woodbridge High School?

Woodbridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,654 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbridge High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodbridge High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodbridge High School rank in NJ?

Woodbridge High School ranks #2,265 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Woodbridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodbridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Woodbridge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodbridge High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Woodbridge High School a charter school?

No, Woodbridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodbridge High School a Title I school?

No, Woodbridge High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodbridge High School?

48.2% of students at Woodbridge 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
1,654
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
129
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.6%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 07095)
20,086
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
38.9
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 07095; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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