Westlake

Serving 54 students in grades 4-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westlake's student population of 54 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
54 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Westlake is 0.70, 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
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
32%
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Black
44%
15%
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White
26%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Westlake often compared to?
Westlakeis often viewed alongside schools like Central Park School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Westlake?
54 students attend Westlake.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Westlake students are Black, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westlake?
Westlake has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westlake offer ?
Westlake offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Westlake part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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