Wayne Valley High School

Wayne Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
551 Valley Rd,  Wayne, NJ
Wayne Township Public School District
3.8
3.5
1,241 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Kenneth Palczewski
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
117
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
80.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
204:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
71.3%
Hispanic
16.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#22 Best HS For Athletes in New Jersey
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 268 Students
Montclair State University 221 Students
Penn State 148 Students
The College of New Jersey 143 Students
Seton Hall University 142 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 125 Students
University of Delaware 117 Students
New York University 112 Students
Rowan University 111 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 109 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 139 Students
Biology 113 Students
Marketing 78 Students
Psychology 74 Students
Computer Science 67 Students
Finance 58 Students
Nursing 53 Students
Accounting 52 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 37 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 213 Reviews
4.0 Parent
9/18/2024
Overall it is a great school. They offer a variety of AP classes and honors classes. Many clubs and enrichment opportunities. Would like more college guidance however.
5.0 Senior
2/13/2024
I loved going to Wayne Valley. I feel very prepared for college. I was involved in cheer and competive cheer which I enjoyed. My teachers were either very good or excellent. I really didn't have any bad experiences. I am biracial and Wayne Valley is predominantly white but it is getting more diversified. I feel lucky to have gone to Wayne Valley.
4.0 Senior
1/16/2024
I have been able to find myself at Wayne Valley High School. I am involved in four sports and feel supported by teachers and coaches. There are diverse clubs and activities. Our school gives us many resources to help us flourish. Wayne Valley is a great community and always makes students feel welcome.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/29/2024
As a parent, I have been very pleased with the majority of teachers my children have had throughout their educational career.
5.0 parent
12/27/2024
Wayne Valley has been a wonderful school for many years. Parents that went years ago send their kids there to continue receiving geting an excellent education. High graduation rate. Ivy league colledge exceptence. Wonderful top notch sports program and top notch teachers. Safe campus next to police...
5.0 other
1/11/2024
Went to school here. Had a great experience with teachers, the extracurricular activities and my fellow students. Also nice peace of mind that the police station is right next door.
4.0 parent
7/1/2022
My child attends WVHS and enjoys participating in the great sports programs offered here.

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