James Caldwell High School

265 WESTVILLE AVE
WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006

www.cwcboe.org/o/jchs

749 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

James Caldwell High School (JCHS), located in West Caldwell, New Jersey, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the flagship high school of the Caldwell-West Caldwell School District, it is known for maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence and a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school offers a diverse range of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level tracks, and robust elective options in the arts, technology, and humanities, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and creative expression.

Beyond academics, James Caldwell High School is characterized by a vibrant extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in student life. The school hosts a variety of athletic teams, competitive clubs, performing arts ensembles, and student organizations, all of which aim to develop leadership, teamwork, and community engagement. By emphasizing a balance between rigorous coursework and meaningful extracurricular participation, JCHS strives to create a supportive, well-rounded educational experience that prepares its graduates for the challenges of higher education and professional life.

749

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Caldwell High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	574
Hispanic	115
Black	18
Asian	35
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
574 (76.6%)
Hispanic
115 (15.4%)
Asian
35 (4.7%)
Black
18 (2.4%)
Two or More
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Caldwell-West School District
Phone:	(973)228-6981
Website:	http://www.cwcboe.org/o/jchs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	749
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 9 171

Grade 10 179

Grade 11 180

Grade 12 219