Serving 446 students in grades 9-12, Waldwick High School ranks in the top 50% 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waldwick High School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waldwick High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waldwick High School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#738 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
18%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Waldwick High School's ranking?
Waldwick High School is ranked #738 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Waldwick High School often compared to?
Waldwick High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mahwah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waldwick High School?
The graduation rate of Waldwick High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Waldwick High School?
446 students attend Waldwick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Waldwick High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldwick High School?
Waldwick High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waldwick High School offer ?
Waldwick High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Waldwick High School part of?
Waldwick High School is part of Waldwick School District.
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