East Orange STEM Academy High School vs Whitney E. Houston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 827 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Orange STEM Academy High School
East Orange · Public high · Grades 6–12
646 students
Whitney E. Houston Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
385 students
| Measure | East Orange STEM Academy High School East Orange, New Jersey | Whitney E. Houston Academy East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 357 | #1041 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4323 of 16,910 | #24430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 646 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | East Orange | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Orange STEM Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 51.1).
- •East Orange STEM Academy High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •East Orange STEM Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 47%).
- •Whitney E. Houston Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 19%).
- •Whitney E. Houston Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.5).
- •East Orange STEM Academy High School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 385.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Orange STEM Academy High School better than Whitney E. Houston Academy?
On the Success Index (US), East Orange STEM Academy High School ranks higher (65.8 vs 51.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Orange STEM Academy High School and Whitney E. Houston Academy?
About 827 m in a straight line, between East Orange and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Orange STEM Academy High School: 646. Whitney E. Houston Academy: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Orange STEM Academy High School and Whitney E. Houston Academy rank in New Jersey?
East Orange STEM Academy High School is 125th of 357 and Whitney E. Houston Academy is 1041st of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).