Wallington Jr./Sr. High School is a six-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grades from Wallington, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Wallington Public Schools.
Serving 566 students in grades 7-12, Wallington Junior Senior High School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallington Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wallington Junior Senior High School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1951
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Wallington Junior Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallington Junior Senior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1068 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
34%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
60%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallington Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Wallington Junior Senior High School is ranked #1068 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wallington Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wallington Junior Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Wallington Junior Senior High School?
566 students attend Wallington Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Wallington Junior Senior High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallington Junior Senior High School?
Wallington Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wallington Junior Senior High School offer ?
Wallington Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wallington Junior Senior High School part of?
Wallington Junior Senior High School is part of Wallington Boro School District.
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