Serving 255 students in grades 9-12, Wildwood 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wildwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wildwood High School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Wildwood 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 Wildwood High School is 0.60, 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
#1989 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
52%
34%
Black
9%
15%
White
36%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 Wildwood High School's ranking?
Wildwood High School is ranked #1989 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wildwood High School often compared to?
Wildwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lower Cape May Regional High School, Middle Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wildwood High School?
The graduation rate of Wildwood High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Wildwood High School?
255 students attend Wildwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wildwood High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wildwood High School?
Wildwood High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wildwood High School offer ?
Wildwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wildwood High School part of?
Wildwood High School is part of Wildwood City School District.
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