School Overview
West Milford High School, located at 67 Highlander Drive in West Milford, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the township. Operating as part of the West Milford Township Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized vocational-technical programs. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded students.

Beyond academics, West Milford High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong sense of school spirit—represented by their mascot, the Highlander. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including a robust athletics program, competitive marching band, theater productions, and numerous student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to promote leadership, teamwork, and community engagement, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for success in college, the workforce, and beyond.
947
Total Students
82.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Milford High School
Demographic Student Count
White733
Hispanic148
Black27
Asian19
Two or More15
American Indian4
  • White
    733 (77.5%)
  • Hispanic
    148 (15.6%)
  • Black
    27 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    19 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    15 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4%)
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 Milford Township Public School District
Phone: (973)697-1701
Website: http://www.wmtps.org/wmhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 947
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 82.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 167
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47
Grades Taught
Grade 9 223
Grade 10 248
Grade 11 256
Grade 12 220

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Milford High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9223
Grade 10248
Grade 11256
Grade 12220
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Milford High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female45548%
Male49151.8%
Not Specified10.2%