How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Essex County West Caldwell Tech | James Caldwell High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Caldwell, NJ | West Caldwell, NJ |
| School Type | vocational | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 353 | 749 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.4% | 10.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Essex County West Caldwell Tech | James Caldwell High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $32,017 | $24,093 |
| District | Essex County Schools of Technology | Caldwell-West Caldwell Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Essex County West Caldwell Tech | James Caldwell High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.0% | 76.6% |
| African American | 37.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55.8% | 15.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 0.3% | 0.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Essex County West Caldwell Tech | James Caldwell High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 18 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 162:1 | 209:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.0% | 9.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 43 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.