James Caldwell High School

265 Westville Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 843 students in grades 9-12, James Caldwell High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James Caldwell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

James Caldwell High School's student population of 843 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
843 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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School Rankings

James Caldwell High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Caldwell High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#503 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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34%
26%
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60-64%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
15%
32%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
78%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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93%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Caldwell High School's ranking?
James Caldwell High School is ranked #503 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James Caldwell High School often compared to?
James Caldwell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verona High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Caldwell High School?
The graduation rate of James Caldwell High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend James Caldwell High School?
843 students attend James Caldwell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of James Caldwell High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Caldwell High School?
James Caldwell High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Caldwell High School offer ?
James Caldwell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Caldwell High School part of?
James Caldwell High School is part of Caldwell-West School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 93% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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