Essex County West Caldwell Tech

www.essextech.org

344 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Caldwell Tech (officially known as the **Essex County West Caldwell School of Technology**) is a specialized vocational-technical high school located in West Caldwell, New Jersey. It serves as part of the Essex County Vocational Technical School District, providing students with a unique educational experience that blends rigorous academic coursework with intensive career and technical education (CTE). The school is designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the workforce by offering hands-on training in various high-demand industries.

The school’s curriculum is structured to bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical application, with students often choosing "career majors" that range from construction and automotive technology to culinary arts and information technology. Beyond technical training, West Caldwell Tech emphasizes character development, professional certifications, and college readiness. By fostering an environment that balances traditional state-mandated academics with specialized industry skills, the school empowers students to graduate with a competitive edge in their chosen fields.

344

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Essex County West Caldwell Tech
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	200
Black	130
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Hispanic
200 (58.3 %)
Black
130 (37.9 %)
White
6 (1.7 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Essex County Schools of Technology
Phone:	(973)412-2205
Website:	http://www.essextech.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 9 61

Grade 10 54

Grade 11 60

Grade 12 61

Ungraded 108