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James Caldwell High School

265 WESTVILLE AVE, WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006Caldwell-West School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
789
Students
Total enrolled
95%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 10% vs nat'l
$24,103
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 68% vs nat'l
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 33% vs nat'l
59/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 789 students in grades 09–12 in WEST CALDWELL, New Jersey.
68% above average funding
District spends $24,103 per pupil, 68% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 59th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

James Caldwell High School is a large high in WEST CALDWELL, New Jersey, serving grades 09–12 with 789 students. The district invests $24,103 per student — 68% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 8% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 95% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at James Caldwell High School

789
Total Students
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
8%
Free Lunch
76
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution410 male · 379 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility8%
National avg 52% · 64 students
Student Composition
77%
15%
Asian4%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black3%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 340258002008

Academic Outcomes at James Caldwell High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
95%
State avg
92%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
59
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 59th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 07006

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,103Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,103
State avg
$47,079
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,605
Student Support$4,580
Administration$2,892
Operations$3,615
Other$2,410
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,103 spent per student, an estimated $10,678 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
22%
74%
State government
22.5%
Local (property tax)
73.8%
Federal programs
3.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 95% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $24,103/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 8% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Washington Elementary SchoolJefferson Elementary SchoolLincoln Elementary SchoolWilson Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Grover Cleveland Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyEssex County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCaldwell-West School District →
Phone: (973)228-6981
NCES ID: 340258002008
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WEST CALDWELL seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Caldwell-West School District
Mid
Grover Cleveland Middle School
586 students · 06–08
● 59 opp6% FRL
Elem
Washington Elementary School
391 students · KG–05
● 59 opp5% FRL
Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
272 students · KG–05
● 59 opp9% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elementary School
259 students · KG–05
● 59 opp10% FRL
Elem
Wilson Elementary School
233 students · KG–05
● 59 opp4% FRL
Elem
Harrison School
30 students · PK–KG
● 59 opp17% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
265 WESTVILLE AVE, WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
No Composite Rankings
We do not produce scores or rankings. All data is shown as-is from federal sources so you can draw your own conclusions.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.