- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waldwick, NJ
Waldwick High School
Federal NCES profile for Waldwick High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341686000888
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waldwick High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Waldwick · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 0.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Waldwick High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waldwick High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waldwick, NJ.
School address
District: Waldwick School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341686000888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Waldwick High School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.9 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 341686000888 · Waldwick, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 10.1:1 · 0.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Julia a Traphagen School (414 students)
Waldwick High School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.9 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Waldwick High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waldwick High School
434 students
- Julia a Trapha
Julia a Traphagen School
414 students
- Waldwick Middl
Waldwick Middle School
401 students
- Crescent Eleme
Crescent Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Waldwick High School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waldwick High School compares
Waldwick High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.7% | ▼ 98% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Waldwick High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Waldwick School District reports $23,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waldwick High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia a Traphagen School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waldwick Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crescent Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waldwick High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Waldwick High School
How many students attend Waldwick High School?
Waldwick High School has 434 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waldwick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldwick High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldwick High School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waldwick High School?
0.7% of students at Waldwick High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waldwick High School?
The largest demographic group at Waldwick High School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Waldwick, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waldwick High School?
Waldwick High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waldwick High School rank among public schools in Waldwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Waldwick High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waldwick, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Waldwick School District?
Besides Waldwick High School, Waldwick School District also operates Julia a Traphagen School (414 students), Waldwick Middle School (401 students), and Crescent Elementary School (313 students). See the Waldwick School District district page for the complete list.