Weehawken High School

whs.weehawkenschools.net

570 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Weehawken High School, located at 53 Liberty Place in Weehawken, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the township's students. As part of the Weehawken School District, the school is situated in a unique geographic location that offers students dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline. The school is known for its relatively small, close-knit environment, which allows for a more personalized educational experience compared to larger neighboring districts.

Academically, the high school provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective courses, and opportunities for advanced coursework to prepare students for post-secondary education. Beyond the classroom, Weehawken High School maintains an active extracurricular program, featuring a variety of varsity sports, academic clubs, and cultural organizations. Due to its size and community-focused atmosphere, the school often acts as a central hub for township events, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and local engagement.

570

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weehawken High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	266
Black	29
Asian	30
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
266 (46.7 %)
White
231 (40.5 %)
Asian
30 (5.3 %)
Black
29 (5.1 %)
Two or More
11 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Weehawken Public School District
Phone:	(201)422-6130
Website:	http://whs.weehawkenschools.net
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 101

Grade 9 88

Grade 10 100

Grade 11 84

Grade 12 100

Ungraded 6