NJHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

West Orange High School — School Profile & District Info

High|WEST ORANGE, New Jersey|West Orange Public Schools

WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,208
Student:Teacher
11.5:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
43.8%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
56%
69th percentile in NJ
Math Proficiency
21%
47th percentile in NJ
Graduation Rate
91%
Chronic Absenteeism
41.1%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
24 courses offered
560 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
611 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
660 test takers
Athletics
14 sports, 36 teams
900 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.9:1
Near average in NJ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
2,132
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
192.9
100% fully certified
Counselors
10
Psychologists
4
Social Workers
2
Nurses
3
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
7
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$31,340
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$19,569
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$36,200
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 4%State 32%Local 65%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
23.2%
Below 150% poverty line
8.6%
Unemployment rate
11.6%
Uninsured residents
13.2%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,736
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,638
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
74%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Other Health Impairment
482 (29%)
Specific Learning Disability
462 (28%)
Speech/Language Impairment
363 (22%)
Autism
191 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
62 (4%)
Emotional Disturbance
50 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,106
Current enrollment
Stable(+0% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about West Orange High School

West Orange High School currently enrolls 2,208 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NJ.

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