School Overview
West Milford High School, located at 67 Highlander Drive in West Milford, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the township. Operating as part of the West Milford Township Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized vocational-technical programs. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded students.

Beyond academics, West Milford High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong sense of school spirit—represented by their mascot, the Highlander. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including a robust athletics program, competitive marching band, theater productions, and numerous student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to promote leadership, teamwork, and community engagement, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for success in college, the workforce, and beyond.
935
Total Students
83.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Milford High School
Demographic Student Count
White778
Hispanic107
Black12
Asian18
Two or More9
American Indian6
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    778 (83.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    107 (11.5 %)
  • Asian
    18 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    12 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.6 %)
  • 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: West Milford Township Public School District
Phone: (973)697-1701
Website: http://www.wmtps.org/schools/west_milford_high_school
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 935
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 83.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 167
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47
Grades Taught
Grade 9 243
Grade 10 205
Grade 11 225
Grade 12 228
Ungraded 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Milford High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9243
Grade 10205
Grade 11225
Grade 12228
Ungraded34
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Milford High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female46049.2%
Male47150.4%
Not Specified40.4%