WEST MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
West Milford High School is a public high school that is part of the West Milford Township Public School District school district, located in WEST MILFORD, NJ with about 1,079 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 103 teachers, West Milford High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
West Milford High School, located at 67 Highlander Drive in West Milford, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the township. Operating as part of the West Milford Township Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized vocational-technical programs. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded students.
Beyond academics, West Milford High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong sense of school spirit—represented by their mascot, the Highlander. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including a robust athletics program, competitive marching band, theater productions, and numerous student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to promote leadership, teamwork, and community engagement, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for success in college, the workforce, and beyond.
For more information, contact West Milford High School at (973) 838-6515 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEST MILFORD, NJ 07480-3708
(973) 838-6515
WEST MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WEST MILFORD, NJ with about 1,079 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 1,079
- Teachers:
- 103.2
- 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 1,079 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
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.