West Essex High School

65 WEST GREENBROOK RD
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ 07006

hs.westex.org

1,061 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Essex High School, located in North Caldwell, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. It serves the communities of Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, and Roseland. The school is well-known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level classes, and diverse elective opportunities designed to prepare students for success at the collegiate level.

Beyond its academic rigor, West Essex High School prides itself on a vibrant extracurricular culture. The school offers a robust selection of athletic programs, performing arts ensembles, and student-led clubs, all of which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and personal character, the school maintains a reputation for high student achievement and community engagement within the North Jersey region.

1,061

Total Students

93.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Essex High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	844
Hispanic	101
Black	25
Asian	68
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
844 (79.6%)
Hispanic
101 (9.5%)
Asian
68 (6.4%)
Black
25 (2.4%)
Two or More
15 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (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:	West Essex Regional School District
Phone:	(973)228-1200
Website:	http://hs.westex.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,061
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 9 280

Grade 10 258

Grade 11 256

Grade 12 267