Cherry Hill High School West

west.chclc.org

1,287 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cherry Hill High School West, located at 2101 Chapel Avenue in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Cherry Hill Public School District, it is known for maintaining a strong emphasis on academic achievement, offering a diverse curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and a wide variety of elective subjects designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers. The school is widely recognized for its "Lion" pride and fosters a rigorous learning environment supported by dedicated faculty and staff.

Beyond its classroom offerings, Cherry Hill West boasts a robust extracurricular program that plays a significant role in the school’s community culture. Students have access to a broad spectrum of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. This holistic approach to education encourages student engagement in leadership, music, theater, and sports, contributing to a vibrant campus life that prioritizes both personal development and community involvement within the larger Cherry Hill area.

1,287

Total Students

106.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherry Hill High School West
Demographic	Student Count
White	601
Hispanic	333
Black	189
Asian	111
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	4

White
601 (46.7%)
Hispanic
333 (25.9%)
Black
189 (14.7%)
Asian
111 (8.6%)
Two or More
48 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherry Hill School District
Phone:	(856)663-8006
Website:	http://west.chclc.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 321

Grade 10 300

Grade 11 320

Grade 12 346