Westwood Regional High School is a four-year comprehensive regional public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Borough of Westwood and the Township of Washington, in ...
Serving 839 students in grades 9-12, Westwood Regional 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Westwood Regional High School's student population of 839 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
839 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
White, Black, Scarlet
School Rankings
Westwood Regional High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Regional High School is 0.46, 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
#894 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
19%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
71%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Regional High School's ranking?
Westwood Regional High School is ranked #894 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Westwood Regional High School often compared to?
Westwood Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midland Park Jr./sr. High School, Park Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westwood Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Westwood Regional High School is 89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Westwood Regional High School?
839 students attend Westwood Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Westwood Regional High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Regional High School?
Westwood Regional High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westwood Regional High School offer ?
Westwood Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood Regional High School part of?
Westwood Regional High School is part of Westwood Regional School District.
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