Wayne Valley High School

www.wayneschools.com

1,201 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wayne Valley High School, located at 551 Valley Road in Wayne, New Jersey, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Wayne Township Public Schools district, the institution is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. The school offers a diverse curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level studies, and a variety of elective programs designed to challenge students and prepare them for post-secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Wayne Valley High School maintains a robust extracurricular culture, featuring a wide range of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on promoting a sense of community and school spirit, often referred to by the student body and faculty as the "Valley" pride. With a commitment to both academic achievement and student well-being, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages personal growth, civic responsibility, and academic excellence within the broader Wayne community.

1,201

Total Students

122.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	804
Hispanic	247
Black	29
Asian	90
Two or More	26
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
804 (66.9%)
Hispanic
247 (20.6%)
Asian
90 (7.5%)
Black
29 (2.4%)
Two or More
26 (2.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Wayne Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)317-2200
Website:	http://www.wayneschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	122.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 9 273

Grade 10 302

Grade 11 306

Grade 12 320