West New York School District

District Overview
Located at 6028 Broadway in West New York, New Jersey, the West New York School District is an active, traditional public school system situated within a large suburban setting of the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Operating nine schools, the district offers a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a total enrollment of 8,008 students, consisting of 3,887 female and 4,121 male learners. Reflecting a diverse student body, enrollment includes 7,538 Hispanic students, 241 White students, 102 Asian students, 83 Black students, 43 students of two or more races, and 1 Pacific Islander student. Early childhood education plays a significant role in the district, with 881 pupils enrolled in pre-kindergarten and 521 in kindergarten, while high school enrollment culminates in a senior class of 638 students.

To support its academic programs and school operations, the West New York School District employs a total workforce of 2,263.72 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes 1,014 FTE teachers delivering direct classroom instruction, complemented by 215.91 FTE instructional aides and 1,033.81 FTE support staff providing administrative, operational, and student services. As a non-charter, independent public school district that operates outside a supervisory union, it delivers dedicated public education directly to the local community. Parents, students, and researchers seeking additional information regarding district programs and administration can visit the district's website at www.wnyschools.net or contact the central administration by phone at (201) 553-4000.
9
Total Schools
8,008
Total Students
1,014.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West New York School District
Demographic Student Count
White241
Hispanic7,538
Black83
Asian102
Two or More43
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    7,538 (94.1%)
  • White
    241 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    102 (1.3%)
  • Black
    83 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    43 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in West New York School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:8,008*
Teachers (FTE):1,014.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.9