Verona High School vs. James Caldwell High School
Should you attend Verona High School or James Caldwell High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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James Caldwell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 637 students in grades 9-12, Verona High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 789 students in grades 9-12, James Caldwell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
637 students
789 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#735 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#952 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
162
175
Grade 10 Students
158
221
Grade 11 Students
169
199
Grade 12 Students
148
188
Ungraded Students
-
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
79%
77%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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