Westfield Senior High School

Summary:

Westfield Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Westfield, New Jersey, with a student population of 1,818. The school is part of the Westfield Public School District, which is ranked 55 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westfield Senior High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 82% of 9th-grade students proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 58.1%. The school also boasts a 96.5% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average, and a very low 0.0% dropout rate. Additionally, the school performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking 41st out of 416 New Jersey high schools for female students and 31st out of 260 high schools for African American students.

While Westfield Senior High School is a standout institution, the nearby Union County Vocational-Technical School District schools, such as Union County Magnet High School and Academy for Information Technology, also demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with several schools ranked among the top in the state. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 18.1% in the 2021-2022 school year, is an area of concern that the school may want to address.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 550 Dorian Road
       Westfield, NJ  07090-3302


(908) 789-4500

District: Westfield Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,575 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  1,784

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.0%
Asian:
8.1%
Hispanic:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.8% Help


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Compare Details Westfield Senior High School ranks better than 88.3% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.68. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Westfield Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79%), Asian (8.1%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westfield Senior High School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westfield Senior High School is $7,575.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westfield Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield Senior High School 50th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Westfield Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Westfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield Public School District 55th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westfield Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Westfield Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.10 24th 343 93.0%
2004 83.12 38th 348 89.1%
2005 81.17 45th 351 87.2%
2006 77.46 72nd 357 79.8%
2007 80.87 47th 361 87.0%
2008 81.25 43rd 359 88.0%
2009 82.56 37th 370 90.0%
2010 78.15 67th 371 81.9%
2011 78.88 56th 378 85.2%
2012 76.68 70th 388 82.0%
2013 77.46 63rd 396 84.1%
2014 75.61 80th 411 80.5%
2015 64.32 71st 406 82.5%
2016 66.42 71st 409 82.6%
2017 66.66 83rd 411 79.8%
2018 81.53 35th 415 91.6%
2019 78.45 50th 416 88.0%
2021 83.40 29th 405 92.8%
2022 87.11 26th 415 93.7%
2023 85.33 30th 422 92.9%
2024 79.68 50th 426 88.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westfield Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.14 19th 355 94.6%
2019 92.39 19th 349 94.6%
2021 90.00 9th 333 97.3%
2022 92.28 10th 344 97.1%
2023 95.48 11th 339 96.8%
2024 90.99 16th 349 95.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westfield Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.13 38th 345 89.0%
2019 65.40 70th 347 79.8%
2024 69.66 36th 350 89.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Westfield Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.60 31st 403 92.3%
2019 79.03 46th 408 88.7%
2021 83.49 31st 402 92.3%
2022 82.84 25th 414 94.0%
2023 77.91 36th 416 91.3%
2024 78.70 41st 416 90.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Westfield Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.03 43rd 405 89.4%
2019 81.84 36th 407 91.2%
2021 83.55 32nd 402 92.0%
2022 84.55 31st 410 92.4%
2023 93.34 13th 414 96.9%
2024 70.39 63rd 415 84.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westfield Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.10 37th 198 81.3%
2019 61.10 59th 191 69.1%
2021 84.86 12th 165 92.7%
2022 72.99 30th 175 82.9%
2023 85.36 14th 172 91.9%
2024 67.49 42nd 174 75.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Westfield Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.93 122nd 266 54.1%
2019 70.87 40th 254 84.3%
2021 59.96 60th 247 75.7%
2024 70.30 31st 260 88.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westfield Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.00 32nd 368 91.3%
2019 82.27 38th 364 89.6%
2021 78.61 41st 374 89.0%
2022 87.74 24th 382 93.7%
2023 85.62 30th 385 92.2%
2024 74.86 58th 394 85.3%
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Rank History for White students at Westfield Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.45 34th 340 90.0%
2019 78.32 28th 339 91.7%
2021 72.76 31st 336 90.8%
2022 81.94 24th 335 92.8%
2023 79.53 36th 335 89.3%
2024 78.90 34th 337 89.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Westfield Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1147 70 35 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1269
1989 1380 83 50 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1529
1990 1223 85 52 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1387
1991 1186 79 49 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1338
1992 1162 81 40 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1312
1993 1088 95 45 34 0 n/a n/a 0 1262
1994 1098 68 51 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1262
1995 1066 60 72 35 0 n/a n/a 0 1233
1996 1066 60 72 35 0 n/a n/a 0 1233
1998 1082 65 81 34 0 n/a n/a 0 1262
1999 1119 58 68 35 0 n/a n/a 0 1280
2000 1158 59 79 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1323
2001 1201 65 68 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1362
2002 1325 65 73 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1492
2003 1325 65 73 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1492
2004 1401 89 89 47 0 n/a n/a 0 1626
2005 1480 82 94 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1713
2006 1517 97 110 65 0 n/a n/a 0 1789
2007 1512 96 103 65 0 n/a n/a 0 1776
2008 1533 83 107 61 0 n/a n/a 0 1784
2009 1532 75 116 65 0 0 0 0 1788
2010 1556 68 110 62 0 0 0 0 1796
2011 1587 68 117 67 0 0 0 0 1839
2012 1582 72 115 70 0 0 0 0 1839
2013 1608 79 114 59 0 0 0 0 1860
2014 1580 69 115 71 0 1 0 0 1836
2015 1595 71 121 65 0 1 1 0 1854
2016 1582 69 128 82 0 1 4 0 1866
2017 1582 54 140 97 0 1 5 0 1879
2018 1620 50 139 97 0 0 7 0 1913
2019 1546 48 144 115 0 1 11 0 1865
2020 1571 58 143 126 0 1 17 0 1916
2021 1492 50 144 141 0 2 35 0 1864
2022 1470 52 142 151 0 2 46 1 1864
2023 1435 50 132 146 0 1 50 4 1818
2024 1409 40 145 128 0 2 54 6 1784

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westfield Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1269 94.0 13.5 n/a
1989 1529 107.0 14.2 n/a
1990 1387 106.0 13.0 n/a
1991 1338 104.0 12.8 0.7
1992 1312 92.0 14.2 0.5
1993 1262 99.1 12.7 1.3
1994 1262 98.9 12.8 2.2
1995 1233 92.5 13.3 n/a
1996 1233 92.5 13.3 n/a
1998 1262 101.0 12.5 1
1999 1280 105.8 12.1 1.3
2000 1323 105.8 12.5 2.2
2001 1362 109.2 12.5 2.6
2002 1492 125.1 11.9 1.3
2003 1492 125.1 11.9 1.3
2004 1626 132.3 12.3 2
2005 1713 135.4 12.7 n/a
2006 1789 141.6 12.6 2.5
2007 1776 140.8 12.6 2.1
2008 1784 115.0 15.5 2.1
2009 1788 136.7 11.5 2
2010 1796 114.0 15.7 2.9
2011 1839 110.8 16.5 2.4
2012 1839 146.5 12.5 2.3
2013 1860 149.7 12.4 2.6
2014 1836 146.6 12.5 3.1
2015 1854 155.0 11.9 3.1
2016 1866 153.0 12.1 3.1
2017 1879 152.5 12.3 3
2018 1913 154.6 12.3 3.2
2019 1865 152.4 12.2 2.9
2020 1916 155.4 12.3 2.5
2021 1864 151.9 12.2 1.8
2022 1864 151.1 12.3 1
2023 1818 150.3 12.0 2
2024 1784 152.1 11.7 1.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westfield Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1269 94.0 13.5 n/a
1989 1529 107.0 14.2 n/a
1990 1387 106.0 13.0 n/a
1991 1338 104.0 12.8 0.7
1992 1312 92.0 14.2 0.5
1993 1262 99.1 12.7 1.3
1994 1262 98.9 12.8 2.2
1995 1233 92.5 13.3 n/a
1996 1233 92.5 13.3 n/a
1998 1262 101.0 12.5 1
1999 1280 105.8 12.1 1.3
2000 1323 105.8 12.5 2.2
2001 1362 109.2 12.5 2.6
2002 1492 125.1 11.9 1.3
2003 1492 125.1 11.9 1.3
2004 1626 132.3 12.3 2
2005 1713 135.4 12.7 n/a
2006 1789 141.6 12.6 2.5
2007 1776 140.8 12.6 2.1
2008 1784 115.0 15.5 2.1
2009 1788 136.7 11.5 2
2010 1796 114.0 15.7 2.9
2011 1839 110.8 16.5 2.4
2012 1839 146.5 12.5 2.3
2013 1860 149.7 12.4 2.6
2014 1836 146.6 12.5 3.1
2015 1854 155.0 11.9 3.1
2016 1866 153.0 12.1 3.1
2017 1879 152.5 12.3 3
2018 1913 154.6 12.3 3.2
2019 1865 152.4 12.2 2.9
2020 1916 155.4 12.3 2.5
2021 1864 151.9 12.2 1.8
2022 1864 151.1 12.3 1
2023 1818 150.3 12.0 2
2024 1784 152.1 11.7 1.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westfield Senior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,575

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westfield Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 416 High schoolsRanks 30th of 422 High schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Senior High School)83.378.7
 4.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Public School District)83.378.7
 4.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Westfield Senior High School)48.148.1
   9th Grade Algebra I (Westfield Public School District)48.148.1
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Westfield Senior High School)86.289.5
 3.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (Westfield Public School District)86.289.5
 3.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (Westfield Senior High School)10091.6
 8.4%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Westfield Public School District)10091.6
 8.4%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Westfield Senior High School)45.446.5
 1.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Westfield Public School District)75.272.4
 2.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Westfield Senior High School)57.489.5
 32.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Westfield Public School District)59.290.6
 31.4%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Westfield Senior High School)83.491.6
 8.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Westfield Public School District)83.491.6
 8.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18651818
 2.5%
African American4850
 4.2%
American Indian00
Asian144132
 8.3%
Hispanic115146
 27%
Pacific Islander11
White15461435
 7.2%
Two or More Races1150
 354.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.9%2%
 0.9%


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Westfield Senior High School ranks 50th of 426 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Westfield Senior High School are 79% White, 8% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,784 students attended Westfield Senior High School.


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