Serving 1,818 students in grades 9-12, Westfield Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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: 1,818 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Westfield Senior High School's student population of 1,818 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 150 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westfield Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westfield Senior High School is 0.37, 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
#199 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
8%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
79%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westfield Senior High School's ranking?
Westfield Senior High School is ranked #199 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Westfield Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Westfield Senior High School?
1,818 students attend Westfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Westfield Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westfield Senior High School?
Westfield Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westfield Senior High School offer ?
Westfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westfield Senior High School part of?
Westfield Senior High School is part of Westfield Public School District.
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