JAMES CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL
JAMES CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Caldwell-West School District school district, located in WEST CALDWELL, NJ with about 812 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 73 teachers, JAMES CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
JAMES CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL (JCHS), located in West Caldwell, New Jersey, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the flagship high school of the Caldwell-West Caldwell School District, it is known for maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence and a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school offers a diverse range of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level tracks, and robust elective options in the arts, technology, and humanities, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and creative expression.
Beyond academics, JAMES CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL is characterized by a vibrant extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in student life. The school hosts a variety of athletic teams, competitive clubs, performing arts ensembles, and student organizations, all of which aim to develop leadership, teamwork, and community engagement. By emphasizing a balance between rigorous coursework and meaningful extracurricular participation, JCHS strives to create a supportive, well-rounded educational experience that prepares its graduates for the challenges of higher education and professional life.
For more information, contact JAMES CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL at (973) 228-6981 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
(973) 228-6981
JAMES CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WEST CALDWELL, NJ with about 812 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Caldwell-West School District
- Total Students:
- 812
- Teachers:
- 73.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 812 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.6%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.