WESTFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WESTFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Westfield Public School District school district, located in WESTFIELD, NJ with about 1,913 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 154 teachers, WESTFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

WESTFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 550 Dorian Road in Westfield, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the sole high school in the Westfield Public School District, it acts as a focal point for the community’s educational culture. The school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, offering a robust curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and comprehensive elective offerings designed to prepare students for competitive higher education institutions.

Beyond its academic rigor, Westfield High School is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular landscape. The school boasts a deep tradition of success in athletics, as well as an extensive range of clubs, performing arts programs, and service-oriented organizations. This environment encourages a well-rounded educational experience, fostering both individual talent and school spirit. With a commitment to maintaining high standards and supporting the diverse needs of its student body, the school remains a cornerstone of the Westfield community and consistently ranks among the top-performing public high schools in New Jersey.

For more information, contact WESTFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (908) 789-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

550 DORIAN RD
WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-3302
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WESTFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WESTFIELD, NJ with about 1,913 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,913
Teachers:
154.6
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,913 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
84.7%
Asian
7.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
Black or African American
2.6%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.