How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Palisades Park School District | Watchung Hills Regional High School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palisades Park, New Jersey | Warren, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 1,786 | 1,783 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Palisades Park School District | Watchung Hills Regional High School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,200 | $28,921 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.5% | 1.6% |
| State Revenue | 26.1% | 21.2% |
| Local Revenue | 66.4% | 77.2% |
Palisades Park School District
Federal State Local
Watchung Hills Regional High School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Palisades Park School District | Watchung Hills Regional High School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.7% | 52.0% |
| African American | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.5% | 18.3% |
| Asian | 19.8% | 21.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.1% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Palisades Park School District | Watchung Hills Regional High School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 23 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 498.5:1 | 183:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.2% | 10.3% |
School Types
Palisades Park School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Watchung Hills Regional High School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.