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Work Readiness Academy
High School · Union County Educational Services Commission
45 Cardinal Drive, Westfield, NJ 07090
Enrollment
26
Student-Teacher
3.2:1
Grades
12th – 12th
Enrollment
26
Student-Teacher
3.2:1
Grades
12th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
Academic performance
8.9 / 10
Exceptional
About Work Readiness Academy
Work Readiness Academy is a public high school in Westfield, NJ, part of the Union County Educational Services Commission. The school serves approximately 26 students in grades 12th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.2:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $212,700, where 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 26 students, Work Readiness Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 3.2:1, Work Readiness Academy offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 26 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Address
- 45 Cardinal Drive, Westfield, NJ 07090
- Phone
- (908) 233-9317
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
45 Cardinal Drive, Westfield, NJ 07090
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Work Readiness Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Cranford High School (rated 6.6/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Cranford). Additionally, Jonathan Dayton High School (rated 6.5/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Springfield). For more schools in Westfield, see our Westfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads School Westfield | 0.0 mi | 8.1 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL AT MOUNTAINSIDE Mountainside | 0.1 mi | — |
| KOHLER ACADEMY Mountainside | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School Springfield | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Edward V. Walton Primary School Springfield | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Deerfield Elementary School Mountainside | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Washington Elementary School Westfield | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Brookside Place School Cranford | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| TEMPLE EMANU-EL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM Westfield | 1.5 mi | — |
| Wilson Elementary School Westfield | 1.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School Springfield | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Cranford High School Cranford | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Lincoln Garwood | 1.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Jonathan Dayton High School Springfield | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| CHRISTOPHER ACADEMY Westfield | 2.1 mi | — |
| CHRISTOPHER ACADEMY Westfield | 2.1 mi | — |
| WESTFIELD AREA Y KINDERGARTEN Westfield | 2.0 mi | — |
| ST PAULS DAY SCHOOL Westfield | 2.0 mi | 3.8 |
| PNS&K Westfield | 2.1 mi | 5.5 |
| WESTFIELD DAYCARE CENTER Westfield | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07090 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$212,700
Median Home Value
$930,500
Median Rent
$2,211/mo
Population
30,760
College Educated
76.7%
Homeownership
80.3%
Avg Commute
36.2 min
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Median Age
41
Community Profile
The community surrounding Work Readiness Academy has a median household income of $212,700. It is a well-educated community where 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $930,500, with a median rent of $2,211/month. The local poverty rate of 2.1% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 36 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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|---|---|
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| Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus Paramus, NJ | — |
| CENTER FOR EDUCATION Marlton, NJ | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Work Readiness Academy
What grades does Work Readiness Academy serve?
Work Readiness Academy serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Work Readiness Academy?
Work Readiness Academy has an enrollment of approximately 26 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Work Readiness Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Work Readiness Academy is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Work Readiness Academy a charter school?
No, Work Readiness Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Work Readiness Academy a Title I school?
No, Work Readiness Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Work Readiness Academy?
19.2% of students at Work Readiness Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Average (572/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Westfield). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 26
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 19.2%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (908) 233-9317
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Union County Educational Services Commission- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $283,692
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