WOOD-RIDGE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wood-Ridge School District school district, located in WOOD RIDGE, NJ with about 618 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Wood-Ridge Junior/Senior High School, located in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, serves as the district’s comprehensive secondary institution, catering to students in grades 7 through 12. As a smaller school environment, it focuses on providing a tight-knit community feel while offering a diverse academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education. The school emphasizes a balance between rigorous college-preparatory coursework, elective opportunities, and a commitment to fostering personal growth and civic responsibility among its student body.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains an active extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations designed to enrich the student experience. By leveraging its size to facilitate close student-teacher relationships, Wood-Ridge Junior/Senior High aims to support individual student success and development. The school is deeply integrated into the local Wood-Ridge community, consistently striving to uphold its reputation for academic excellence and school spirit within the Bergen County region.

For more information, contact Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School at (201) 933-6777 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.