Waldwick High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Waldwick, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Waldwick Public School District.
Serving 434 students in grades 9-12, Waldwick High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waldwick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Waldwick High School's student population of 434 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Waldwick High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waldwick High School is 0.48, 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
#947 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
69%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waldwick High School's ranking?
Waldwick High School is ranked #947 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Waldwick High School often compared to?
Waldwick High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mahwah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waldwick High School?
The graduation rate of Waldwick High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Waldwick High School?
434 students attend Waldwick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Waldwick High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waldwick High School?
Waldwick High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waldwick High School offer ?
Waldwick High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waldwick High School part of?
Waldwick High School is part of Waldwick School District.
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