Wayne Hills High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school, in Wayne, in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, in the New York metropolitan area.
Serving 1,181 students in grades 9-12, Wayne Hills 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 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Wayne Hills High School's student population of 1,181 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Wayne Hills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Hills High School is 0.48, 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
#703 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
70%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Wayne Hills High School's ranking?
Wayne Hills High School is ranked #703 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wayne Hills High School often compared to?
Wayne Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayne Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Wayne Hills High School is 94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Wayne Hills High School?
1,181 students attend Wayne Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Wayne Hills High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne Hills High School?
Wayne Hills High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wayne Hills High School offer ?
Wayne Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayne Hills High School part of?
Wayne Hills High School is part of Wayne Township 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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