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Montclair High School vs. Verona High School

Should you attend Montclair High School or Verona 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
Montclair High School
100 Chestnut St
Montclair, NJ 07042
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Verona High School
151 Fairview Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
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7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Verona 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 1,961 students in grades 9-12, Montclair 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 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 628 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 38%). 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,961 students
628 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montclair 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 Verona High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montclair High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Verona High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montclair 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 Verona High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montclair High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montclair 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Verona High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Verona 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

#1388 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#773 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montclair 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 Verona High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
40-44%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montclair High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montclair Public 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 Verona High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Verona Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montclair High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montclair Public 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 Verona High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Verona Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montclair High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montclair Public 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 Verona High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Verona Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 50% in NJ)
≥95%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Montclair High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montclair Public 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 Verona High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Verona 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 Montclair High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Verona High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
466
142
Grade 10 Students
481
164
Grade 11 Students
516
155
Grade 12 Students
498
167

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montclair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montclair 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Verona High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Verona 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
15%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montclair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montclair 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Verona High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Verona 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
23%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montclair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montclair 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Verona High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Verona 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
49%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montclair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montclair 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Verona High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Verona 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
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% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montclair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montclair 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Verona High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Verona 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.
0.68
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montclair High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montclair Public 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 Verona High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Verona 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
14%
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montclair High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montclair Public 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 Verona High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Verona Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
(05-06 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montclair High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montclair 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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