- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341752004996
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in West Milford · Resource Index
- 54
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
West Milford High School held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.7 → 79.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 341752004996 · West Milford, NJ High · MID · TRAD
947 enr · 11.4:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Macopin Middle School (675 students)
West Milford High School held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.7 → 79.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West Milford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Milford High School
947 students
- Macopin Middle
Macopin Middle School
675 students
- Maple Road Ele 303
Maple Road Elementary School
303 students
- Marshall Hill 283
Marshall Hill Elementary School
283 students
- Apshawa Elemen 266
Apshawa Elementary School
266 students
- Upper Greenwoo 250
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School
250 students
What this shows West Milford High School reports 947 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Milford High School compares
West Milford 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 | 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 methodology
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
$29,395
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for West Milford Township Public School District reports $29,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~947 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 935 (2022-23) → 937 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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 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 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.
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.