- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Orange, NJ
West Orange High School
Federal NCES profile for West Orange High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341761002468
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Orange High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Orange · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Orange 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 Orange High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Orange, NJ.
School address
District: West Orange Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 341761002468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
West Orange High School held near 2,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 189.2 → 192.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+57 students YoY 341761002468 · West Orange, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,106 enr · 11.1:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Middle School (559 students)
West Orange High School held near 2,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount). Teacher FTE added 189.2 → 192.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West Orange High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Orange High School
2,106 students
- Liberty Middle 559
Liberty Middle School
559 students
- Gregory Elemen 484
Gregory Elementary School
484 students
- Edison Middle 477
Edison Middle School
477 students
- Roosevelt Midd 457
Roosevelt Middle School
457 students
- Kelly Elementa 451
Kelly Elementary School
451 students
What this shows West Orange High School reports 2,106 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Orange High School compares
West Orange 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▲ 27% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,106 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,106
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,537
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
White 15.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, West Orange High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for West Orange Public Schools reports $30,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Orange High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gregory Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Orange High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- 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 (~2,106 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Orange High School
How many students attend West Orange High School?
West Orange High School has 2,106 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,151 (2022-23) → 2,208 (2023-24), nearly flat (+57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Orange High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Orange High School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Orange High School?
37.6% of students at West Orange 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 Orange High School?
The largest demographic group at West Orange High School is African American at 37.9% of enrollment, in West Orange, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Orange High School?
West Orange High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Orange High School rank among public schools in West Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, West Orange High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Orange, 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 Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in West Orange Public Schools?
Besides West Orange High School, West Orange Public Schools also operates Liberty Middle School (559 students), Gregory Elementary School (484 students), and Edison Middle School (477 students). See the West Orange Public Schools district page for the complete list.