West Side High School

403 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103

www.nps.k12.nj.us/WSD

541 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Side High School, located at 403 South Orange Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, is a historic public secondary school serving the students of the Newark Public Schools district. As part of New Jersey's largest school system, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing college and career readiness. The school is known for its role in the local community, striving to support a diverse student population through academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and various student support services designed to foster personal and intellectual growth.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, West Side High School is often recognized for its commitment to student development and community engagement. The school frequently participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving graduation rates and enhancing student performance. With its central location in Newark, it serves as a cornerstone for neighborhood youth, providing a structured environment that encourages students to pursue higher education or specialized vocational paths after graduation.

541

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Side High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	96
Black	436
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
436 (80.6%)
Hispanic
96 (17.7%)
Two or More
4 (0.7%)
White
2 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Newark Public School District
Phone:	(973)733-7019
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/WSD
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 92

Grade 10 141

Grade 11 151

Grade 12 157