At a glance
Reported students
1,201
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
122.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
387
Wayne Valley High School: 1,201 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,203
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Wayne Valley High School
Wayne Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Wayne. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Wayne Township Public School District. NCES reports 1,201 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.6%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wayne Valley High School
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 122.52 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.9%
- Hispanic20.6%
- Black2.4%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wayne Township Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wayne Hills High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,162 reported students
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
650 reported students
Anthony Wayne Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
617 reported students
George Washington Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
493 reported students
Theunis Dey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
459 reported students
Packanack Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
408 reported students
Public schools near Wayne Valley High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic County Technical Institute STEM Academy High · Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District | 09–12 | 1,040 | 1.4 mi |
| Passaic County Technical Institute High · Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District | 09–12 | 3,565 | 1.4 mi |
| John F. Kennedy High School High · Paterson Public School District | 09–12 | 1,846 | 2.5 mi |
| Wayne Hills High School High · Wayne Township Public School District | 09–12 | 1,162 | 2.6 mi |
| Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School High · Passaic County Manchester Regional High School District | 09–12 | 803 | 2.8 mi |
| International High School High · Paterson Public School District | 09–12 | 650 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Valley High School
What grades does Wayne Valley High School serve?
Wayne Valley High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Wayne Township Public School District.
How many students attend Wayne Valley High School?
Wayne Valley High School reported 1,201 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,203 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wayne Valley High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 1,201 students and 122.52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wayne Valley High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wayne Valley High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wayne Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wayne Valley High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wayne Valley High School in?
Wayne Valley High School is part of Wayne Township Public School District, based in Wayne, NJ, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wayne Valley High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Passaic County Technical Institute STEM Academy (1.4 mi), Passaic County Technical Institute (1.4 mi), John F. Kennedy High School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.