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#1669 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Westwood Regional High School
High School · Westwood Regional School District · Township of Washington, NJ
A high school in Township of Washington, NJ where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 RIDGEWOOD ROAD, Township of Washington, NJ 07676
- Math 44% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Westwood Regional High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
11.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westwood Regional High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$168,922
Median home value
$640,600
Median rent
$2,230/mo
College educated
58.7%
Homeownership
94.4%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07676; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westwood Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $26,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood Regional High School is listed in Westwood Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood Regional High School
Westwood Regional High School is a public high school in Township of Washington, NJ, part of Westwood Regional School District, serving approximately 839 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,669 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood Regional High School
What grades does Westwood Regional High School serve?
Westwood Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Westwood Regional High School?
Westwood Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 839 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Regional High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood Regional High School rank in NJ?
Westwood Regional High School ranks #1,669 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Westwood Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Westwood Regional High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood Regional High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westwood Regional High School a charter school?
No, Westwood Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwood Regional High School a Title I school?
No, Westwood Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westwood Regional High School?
11.6% of students at Westwood Regional 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
- 839
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (201) 664-0880
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07676)
- 9,276
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 07676; 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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