Irvington High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school in Irvington, in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades, as the lone secondary school of the Irvington Public Schools.
Serving 1,752 students in grades 9-12, Irvington 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 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,752 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Irvington High School's student population of 1,752 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Year Founded
1926
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Irvington 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 Irvington High School is 0.42, 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
#2041 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
28%
34%
Black
71%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Irvington High School's ranking?
Irvington High School is ranked #2041 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Irvington High School often compared to?
Irvington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weequahic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Irvington High School?
The graduation rate of Irvington High School is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Irvington High School?
1,752 students attend Irvington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Irvington High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irvington High School?
Irvington High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Irvington High School offer ?
Irvington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Irvington High School part of?
Irvington High School is part of Irvington Public School District.
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