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Memorial High School vs. Weehawken High School

Should you attend Memorial High School or Weehawken 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.
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School Overview

School
Memorial High School
5501 Park Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Weehawken High School
53 Liberty Place
Weehawken, NJ 07086
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Weehawken High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,300 students in grades 9-12, Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 589 students in grades 7-12, Weehawken High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
2,300 students
589 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Weehawken High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Weehawken High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Weehawken High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Memorial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West New York School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Weehawken High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Weehawken Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1829 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1544 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Memorial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Weehawken High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
21%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West New York School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weehawken High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Weehawken Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West New York School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weehawken High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Weehawken Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West New York School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weehawken High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Weehawken Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
≥95%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Memorial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West New York School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Weehawken High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Weehawken Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Memorial High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Weehawken High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
108
Grade 8 Students
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97
Grade 9 Students
580
102
Grade 10 Students
591
88
Grade 11 Students
603
106
Grade 12 Students
526
88

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West New York School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Weehawken High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Weehawken Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
96%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West New York School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Weehawken High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Weehawken Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West New York School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Weehawken High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Weehawken Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West New York School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Weehawken High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Weehawken Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Weehawken High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Weehawken Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.08
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West New York School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Weehawken High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Weehawken Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West New York School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Weehawken High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Weehawken Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West New York School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Weehawken High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Weehawken Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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