Serving 789 students in grades 9-12, James Caldwell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Caldwell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
James Caldwell High School's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Caldwell High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Caldwell High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
15%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
77%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Caldwell High School's ranking?
James Caldwell High School is ranked #952 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James Caldwell High School often compared to?
James Caldwell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verona High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Caldwell High School?
The graduation rate of James Caldwell High School is 88%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend James Caldwell High School?
789 students attend James Caldwell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of James Caldwell High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Caldwell High School?
James Caldwell High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Caldwell High School offer ?
James Caldwell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Caldwell High School part of?
James Caldwell High School is part of Caldwell-West School District.
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