Westwood Regional High School

701 RIDGEWOOD ROAD
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, NJ 07676

www.wwrsd.org/o/westwood-hs

841 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Westwood Junior/Senior High School, located at 701 Ridgewood Road in the Township of Washington, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Westwood Regional School District. The school encompasses grades 7 through 12, offering a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the middle and high school experience. It is recognized for its commitment to fostering student achievement through a rigorous curriculum, a diverse array of extracurricular programs, and a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success.

The facility acts as a central hub for the surrounding community, providing a wide range of athletic, artistic, and co-curricular opportunities designed to support holistic student development. By integrating students across six grade levels, the school encourages a unique educational culture that emphasizes mentorship and continuity. With its location in the suburban Township of Washington, the school remains a focal point for academic excellence and civic engagement within the regional district.

841

Total Students

83.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Regional High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	609
Hispanic	149
Black	25
Asian	34
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
609 (72.8 %)
Hispanic
149 (17.8 %)
Asian
34 (4.1 %)
Black
25 (3.0 %)
Two or More
18 (2.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Westwood Regional School District
Phone:	(201)664-0880
Website:	http://www.wwrsd.org/o/westwood-hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	841
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Grade 9 204

Grade 10 195

Grade 11 196

Grade 12 178

Ungraded 39