Excellent
#302 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 12% in state
West Essex High School
High School · West Essex Regional School District · North Caldwell, NJ
A West Essex Regional School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
65 WEST GREENBROOK RD, North Caldwell, NJ 07006
- Math 58% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Essex High School score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Essex High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average658/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Caldwell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,645
Median home value
$667,300
Median rent
$1,973/mo
College educated
64.9%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Campus AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Essex High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Glenview AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 3–9 | 1.1 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| New BeginningsPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 154 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Essex Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $29,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Essex High School is listed in West Essex Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Essex High School
West Essex High School is a public high school in North Caldwell, NJ, part of West Essex Regional School District, serving approximately 1,055 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Essex High School
What grades does West Essex High School serve?
West Essex High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Essex High School?
West Essex High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,055 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Essex High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Essex High School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Essex High School rank in NJ?
West Essex High School ranks #302 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is West Essex High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Essex High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Essex High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Essex High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Essex High School a charter school?
No, West Essex High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Essex High School a Title I school?
No, West Essex High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Essex High School?
3.8% of students at West Essex High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.9%
- Phone
- (973) 228-1200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07006)
- 26,417
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07006; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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