For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,055 students in East Orange, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in East Orange, NJ are East Orange Stem Academy High School, Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School and East Orange Campus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Orange, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in East Orange have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
East Orange, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Orange Stem Academy High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in East Orange, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Orange Stem Academy High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Renshaw Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5900
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Winans Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-8600
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
East Orange Campus High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
344 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7300
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,751 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in East Orange, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in East Orange, NJ include East Orange Stem Academy High School, Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School and East Orange Campus High School.
How many public high schools are located in East Orange?
3 public high schools are located in East Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in East Orange?
East Orange public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in East Orange are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in East Orange include: Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School vs. East Orange Stem Academy High School, East Orange Campus High School vs. East Orange Stem Academy High School, East Orange Stem Academy High School vs. Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School
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