Westwood Regional High School

Summary:

Westwood Regional High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the Township of Washington, New Jersey, with a student population of 841. The school is part of the Westwood Regional School District, which is ranked 143 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Westwood Regional High School is a standout institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in New Jersey over the past 10 years, with a statewide ranking between 42 and 129. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with students outperforming the state average in English Language Arts, Algebra I, Geometry, and Science. Westwood Regional High School also boasts an exceptional four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.7% to 98.0% over the past five years, and a remarkably low dropout rate, ranging from 0.0% to 0.2% during the same period. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 13.2% in 2021-2022, this rate is still lower than the state average and many of the nearby schools, such as Glen Rock High School, Pascack Valley High School, and Ridgewood High School.

Westwood Regional High School's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including Female, Male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, Special Education, and Low Socio-Economic Status students. The school's racial diversity is also noteworthy, with a more diverse student population compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Glen Rock High School and Pascack Valley High School. However, the nearby Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus, a specialized school with a focus on technical and vocational education, stands out with its significantly lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to Westwood Regional High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 701 Ridgewood Road
       Township Of Washington, NJ  07676


(201) 664-0880

District: Westwood Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,306 Help


Feeder schools for Westwood Regional High School:

Elementary:    Berkeley Elementary
    Brookside Elementary School
    Jessie F. George Elementary
    Washington Elementary School
Middle:    Westwood Regional Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  841

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.4%
Hispanic:
17.7%
Asian:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westwood Regional High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Westwood Regional High School ranks better than 69.4% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.26. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Westwood Regional 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 (72.4%), Hispanic (17.7%), Asian (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westwood Regional High School is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Westwood Regional High School employs 83.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westwood Regional High School is $9,306.
Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Westwood Regional High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Regional High School 129th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Westwood Regional High School in the ranking list.)

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Westwood Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Regional School District 143rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westwood Regional High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.99 203rd 574 64.6%
2004 74.77 179th 588 69.6%
2005 74.62 186th 599 68.9%
2006 74.47 186th 615 69.8%
2007 71.95 203rd 631 67.8%
2008 73.52 187th 640 70.8%
2009 80.55 108th 664 83.7%
2010 75.08 180th 677 73.4%
2011 78.00 144th 684 78.9%
2012 77.75 164th 677 75.8%
2013 74.80 189th 704 73.2%
2014 71.91 233rd 717 67.5%
2015 31.11 492nd 713 31.0%
2016 47.44 378th 713 47.0%
2017 63.84 251st 712 64.7%
2018 44.82 412th 716 42.5%
2019 65.10 250th 745 66.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Westwood Regional High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Westwood Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.47 146th 343 57.4%
2004 68.22 126th 348 63.8%
2005 77.47 70th 351 80.1%
2006 75.45 86th 357 75.9%
2007 76.52 84th 361 76.7%
2008 67.70 144th 359 59.9%
2009 69.89 130th 370 64.9%
2010 69.47 121st 371 67.4%
2011 70.95 125th 378 66.9%
2012 71.45 117th 388 69.8%
2013 74.52 92nd 396 76.8%
2014 73.18 106th 411 74.2%
2015 75.22 42nd 406 89.7%
2016 59.72 107th 409 73.8%
2017 66.87 81st 411 80.3%
2018 69.72 72nd 415 82.7%
2019 61.16 113th 416 72.8%
2021 66.69 81st 405 80.0%
2022 59.05 113th 415 72.8%
2023 57.26 129th 422 69.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Westwood Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.30 86th 355 75.8%
2019 50.24 135th 349 61.3%
2021 51.88 124th 333 62.8%
2022 60.05 79th 344 77.0%
2023 71.28 42nd 339 87.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Westwood Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.20 68th 345 80.3%
2019 69.44 57th 347 83.6%
2021 84.04 17th 326 94.8%
2022 91.75 13th 324 96.0%
2023 44.61 128th 344 62.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Westwood Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.25 68th 403 83.1%
2019 66.45 91st 408 77.7%
2021 66.74 89th 402 77.9%
2022 54.23 126th 414 69.6%
2023 58.25 108th 416 74.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Westwood Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.63 83rd 405 79.5%
2019 61.17 107th 407 73.7%
2021 64.56 86th 402 78.6%
2022 58.50 102nd 410 75.1%
2023 77.75 49th 414 88.2%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Westwood Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.20 33rd 198 83.3%
2019 59.88 62nd 191 67.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Westwood Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.70 24th 266 91.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Westwood Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.19 109th 368 70.4%
2019 56.59 119th 364 67.3%
2021 72.72 54th 374 85.6%
2022 64.86 73rd 382 80.9%
2023 55.05 122nd 385 68.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Westwood Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.73 64th 340 81.2%
2019 58.89 89th 339 73.7%
2021 44.79 141st 336 58.0%
2022 53.99 98th 335 70.7%
2023 49.83 126th 335 62.4%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 29, 2012

Open Quote Excellent caring teaching and staff. Dedicated and school spirited students who make an effort to be the best they can, combined with parents who are hands on and care about the future of our children. I moved here ten years ago and I'm so happy I did. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 3, 2011

Open Quote I rated this school Poor because we fell in school rankings state wide by 40%. Why ? I also rated us poorly because the sorrounding school districts are above average. We should have one school district with one superintendent for the entire Pascack Valley. Mr. Zoeller is failing at his job and needs to be replaced along with the academics in our school district. We don't need our kids taught social issues, we as parents can do that. Concentrate on important issue such as Reading, Writing, Arithmatic, Science, Geography and American history. Our kids are failing because they use them as Guinea pigs for NEW curriculim. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westwood Regional High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 936 65 71 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1098
1989 811 70 66 24 0 n/a n/a 0 971
1990 774 57 77 21 0 n/a n/a 0 929
1991 744 57 68 16 0 n/a n/a 0 885
1992 759 64 67 32 0 n/a n/a 0 922
1993 716 81 71 31 0 n/a n/a 0 899
1994 725 64 70 27 0 n/a n/a 0 886
1995 712 86 76 32 0 n/a n/a 0 906
1996 712 86 76 32 0 n/a n/a 0 906
1998 738 63 69 29 0 n/a n/a 0 899
1999 766 51 58 24 0 n/a n/a 0 899
2000 757 46 45 32 0 n/a n/a 1 881
2001 800 49 46 34 0 n/a n/a 0 929
2002 878 55 48 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1038
2003 878 55 48 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1038
2004 900 60 52 59 0 n/a n/a 0 1071
2005 891 62 66 70 0 n/a n/a 0 1089
2006 913 57 65 75 0 n/a n/a 0 1110
2007 907 46 61 78 7 n/a n/a 0 1099
2008 902 48 70 90 0 n/a n/a 0 1110
2009 903 55 75 101 0 0 0 0 1134
2010 946 53 77 103 0 0 0 0 1179
2011 770 40 62 94 0 0 7 0 973
2012 806 43 65 98 0 0 10 0 1022
2013 764 39 65 90 0 0 8 0 966
2014 821 41 62 92 1 0 7 0 1024
2015 859 39 68 104 0 0 6 0 1076
2016 845 39 69 131 0 0 7 0 1091
2017 848 34 80 133 0 1 5 0 1101
2018 835 40 83 145 0 1 7 0 1111
2019 787 39 71 149 1 1 11 0 1059
2020 785 42 57 164 0 2 13 0 1063
2021 629 27 38 136 0 2 11 0 843
2022 612 29 37 150 1 1 14 1 845
2023 609 25 34 149 1 1 18 4 841

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 Westwood Regional High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1098 90.0 12.2 n/a
1989 971 89.0 10.9 n/a
1990 929 88.0 10.5 0.3
1991 885 84.0 10.5 0.3
1992 922 82.0 11.2 1.1
1993 899 70.6 12.7 1.6
1994 886 72.4 12.2 1.6
1995 906 70.0 12.9 2.3
1996 906 70.0 12.9 2.3
1998 899 74.8 12.0 2.8
1999 899 76.8 11.7 2
2000 881 80.5 10.9 1.8
2001 929 82.4 11.3 2.7
2002 1038 93.8 11.1 3.5
2003 1038 93.8 11.1 3.5
2004 1071 95.8 11.2 1.8
2005 1089 96.6 11.3 n/a
2006 1110 100.4 11.1 3.8
2007 1099 98.7 11.1 3.5
2008 1110 92.0 12.1 4
2009 1134 85.8 11.4 4.6
2010 1179 88.0 13.4 4
2011 973 76.6 12.7 5.4
2012 1022 85.9 11.8 5.7
2013 966 88.0 10.9 7.5
2014 1024 95.1 10.7 7.7
2015 1076 98.0 10.9 7.1
2016 1091 96.0 11.3 8.8
2017 1101 100.5 10.9 8.7
2018 1111 100.8 11.0 8.5
2019 1059 102.8 10.3 9.8
2020 1063 101.8 10.4 7.3
2021 843 83.8 10.0 9.3
2022 845 84.4 10.0 10.7
2023 841 83.9 10.0 10.2

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 Westwood Regional High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1098 90.0 12.2 n/a
1989 971 89.0 10.9 n/a
1990 929 88.0 10.5 0.3
1991 885 84.0 10.5 0.3
1992 922 82.0 11.2 1.1
1993 899 70.6 12.7 1.6
1994 886 72.4 12.2 1.6
1995 906 70.0 12.9 2.3
1996 906 70.0 12.9 2.3
1998 899 74.8 12.0 2.8
1999 899 76.8 11.7 2
2000 881 80.5 10.9 1.8
2001 929 82.4 11.3 2.7
2002 1038 93.8 11.1 3.5
2003 1038 93.8 11.1 3.5
2004 1071 95.8 11.2 1.8
2005 1089 96.6 11.3 n/a
2006 1110 100.4 11.1 3.8
2007 1099 98.7 11.1 3.5
2008 1110 92.0 12.1 4
2009 1134 85.8 11.4 4.6
2010 1179 88.0 13.4 4
2011 973 76.6 12.7 5.4
2012 1022 85.9 11.8 5.7
2013 966 88.0 10.9 7.5
2014 1024 95.1 10.7 7.7
2015 1076 98.0 10.9 7.1
2016 1091 96.0 11.3 8.8
2017 1101 100.5 10.9 8.7
2018 1111 100.8 11.0 8.5
2019 1059 102.8 10.3 9.8
2020 1063 101.8 10.4 7.3
2021 843 83.8 10.0 9.3
2022 845 84.4 10.0 10.7
2023 841 83.9 10.0 10.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westwood Regional High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $01 (0.0%) $9,305 (100.0%) $9,306

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westwood Regional High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 113th of 416 High schoolsRanks 129th of 422 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Regional High School)67.261.4
 5.8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Regional School District)67.261.4
 5.8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Westwood Regional High School)22.231.4
 9.2%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Westwood Regional School District)22.231.4
 9.2%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Westwood Regional High School)65.974.6
 8.7%
   9th Grade Geometry (Westwood Regional School District)65.974.6
 8.7%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
10th Grade Algebra I (Westwood Regional High School)00
   10th Grade Algebra I (Westwood Regional School District)00
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Westwood Regional High School)48.125.4
 22.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Westwood Regional School District)48.144
 4.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Westwood Regional High School)40.574.6
 34.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Westwood Regional School District)40.574.6
 34.1%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1059841
 20.6%
African American3925
 35.9%
American Indian11
Asian7134
 52.1%
Hispanic149149
Pacific Islander11
White787609
 22.6%
Two or More Races1118
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.8%10.2%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westwood Regional High School

Westwood Regional High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Berkeley Elementary
Elementary : Brookside Elementary School
Elementary : Jessie F. George Elementary
Elementary : Washington Elementary School
Middle : Westwood Regional Middle School

Westwood Regional High School ranks 129th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Westwood Regional High School are 72% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 841 students attended Westwood Regional High School.


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