At a glance
Reported students
947
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
82.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
283
West Milford High School: 947 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
11.5:1 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
- 936
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about West Milford High School
West Milford High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in West Milford. It is one of 7 current school records connected to West Milford Township Public School District. NCES reports 947 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 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to 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 (77.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.6%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 31.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Milford High School
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 82.35 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 31.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.4%
- Hispanic15.6%
- Black2.9%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
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
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 West Milford Township Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Macopin Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
675 reported students
Maple Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
303 reported students
Marshall Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
283 reported students
Apshawa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
266 reported students
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
250 reported students
Paradise Knoll Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
196 reported students
Public schools near West Milford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Regional High School High · Lakeland Regional High School District | 09–12 | 823 | 5.3 mi |
| Kinnelon High School High · Kinnelon School District | 09–12 | 507 | 5.7 mi |
| Butler High School High · Butler Public School District | 09–12 | 482 | 6 mi |
| Pompton Lakes High School High · Pompton Lakes School District | 09–12 | 610 | 7 mi |
| Indian Hills High School High · Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District | 09–12 | 668 | 8.7 mi |
| Pequannock Township High School High · Pequannock Township School District | 09–12 | 655 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Milford High School
What grades does West Milford High School serve?
West Milford High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in West Milford Township Public School District.
How many students attend West Milford High School?
West Milford High School reported 947 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 936 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Milford High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 947 students and 82.35 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 West Milford High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Milford High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Milford Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Milford High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.6% 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 West Milford High School in?
West Milford High School is part of West Milford Township Public School District, based in West Milford, NJ, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Milford High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakeland Regional High School (5.3 mi), Kinnelon High School (5.7 mi), Butler High School (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.