Enrollment
947
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Milford, NJ
West Milford High School
Federal NCES profile for West Milford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341752004996
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Milford High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in West Milford · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Milford High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Milford High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in West Milford, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341752004996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Milford High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Milford High School
West Milford High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in West Milford, New Jersey, enrolling 947 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 947 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 316 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #192.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
West Milford Township Public School District also operates Macopin Middle School (675 students) and Maple Road Elementary School (303 students) alongside West Milford High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Milford High School compares
West Milford High School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 64% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 947 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
947
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,129
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, West Milford High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Milford Township Public School District, which includes West Milford High School.
$28,129
Per student
+13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.8%
State 29.6%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Milford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macopin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apshawa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Milford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~947 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Milford High School
How many students attend West Milford High School?
West Milford High School has 947 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Milford, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Milford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Milford High School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 West Milford High School?
10.8% of students at West Milford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Milford High School?
The largest demographic group at West Milford High School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in West Milford, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Milford High School?
West Milford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Milford High School rank among public schools in West Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, West Milford High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in West Milford, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Milford on the city page.
Is West Milford High School a good school?
West Milford High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Milford Township Public School District?
Besides West Milford High School, West Milford Township Public School District also operates Macopin Middle School (675 students), Maple Road Elementary School (303 students), and Marshall Hill Elementary School (283 students). See the West Milford Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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