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East Orange Campus High School

344 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
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East Orange Campus High School is a comprehensive community public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades in the city of East Orange, in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, on the former campus of Upsala College.
Serving 1,751 students in grades 9-12, East Orange Campus 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 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,751 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

East Orange Campus High School's student population of 1,751 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Red, Royal blue, Silver
School Calendar

School Rankings

East Orange Campus High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Orange Campus High School is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2143 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
3%
38%
16%
49%
3%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
16%
34%
Black
82%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
83%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 East Orange Campus High School's ranking?
East Orange Campus High School is ranked #2143 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are East Orange Campus High School often compared to?
East Orange Campus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Orange Stem Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Orange Campus High School?
The graduation rate of East Orange Campus High School is 83%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend East Orange Campus High School?
1,751 students attend East Orange Campus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of East Orange Campus High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Orange Campus High School?
East Orange Campus High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Orange Campus High School offer ?
East Orange Campus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Orange Campus High School part of?
East Orange Campus High School is part of East Orange School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,751 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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