Enrollment
2,106
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341761002468
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
189.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Orange High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Orange High School
West Orange High School is a large high school in West Orange, New Jersey, enrolling 2,106 students.
At 11.1:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,106 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Orange Public Schools spends $30,182 per pupil, 21% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
West Orange Public Schools also operates Liberty Middle School (559 students) and Gregory Elementary School (484 students) alongside West Orange 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 Orange High School compares
West Orange 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$30,182
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Orange Public Schools, which includes West Orange High School.
$30,182
Per student
+21%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+82%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.7%
State 28.3%
Federal 7.0%
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 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
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~2,106 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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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.
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 55/100 (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 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.
Is West Orange High School a good school?
West Orange High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. 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 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.
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