Serving 434 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Waldwick High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Waldwick, NJ, encompassing approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students typically drive to the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waldwick High School's student population of 434 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Rankings
Waldwick High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waldwick High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
Source: 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 #947 out of 2,184 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waldwick High School?
The graduation rate of Waldwick High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Waldwick High School?
434 students attend Waldwick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Waldwick High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waldwick High School?
Waldwick High School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waldwick High School part of?
Waldwick High School is part of Waldwick School District.
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