Waldwick High School

Waldwick High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
155 Wyckoff Ave,  Waldwick, NJ
Waldwick School District
3.8
4.0
446 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Kevin Carroll
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
24
English
28
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
79.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
153:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
69.6%
Hispanic
20.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.1%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black
1.4%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 82 Students
Montclair State University 69 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 59 Students
Penn State 55 Students
The College of New Jersey 50 Students
University of Delaware 41 Students
Rowan University 41 Students
Seton Hall University 34 Students
New York University 31 Students
Monmouth University 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 39 Students
Biology 35 Students
Business 30 Students
Nursing 22 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Criminology 19 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 12 Students
Elementary Education 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 55 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/5/2025
The guidance counselors at Waldwick High School are exceptional taking time to meet with each student to evaluate current and future goals and to prepare students for college. My senior classes prepared me for college applications, essays and scholarship applications. My experience in Waldwick has been tremendous.
4.0 Senior
12/9/2024
The teachers and support staff (paras) are wonderful. Helped prepare for college application process and college essays. Students are in cliques.
4.0 Junior
4/30/2022
I am currently a Junior and I've enjoyed my experience here so far. It's a small school so there's not much to expect but I've liked all my teachers and course options so far.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/10/2023
My daughter was well prepared for college at Stevens Institute of Technology. Her teachers were very supportive and truly caring. With all the new school renovations the school is safer and communication during any emergency is appropriate. The school has a great drama program and alot of choices fo...
5.0 parent
3/14/2020
Excellent I have one child graduating and one that graduated years ago both got into great colleges.
5.0 parent
8/4/2018
My children receive a great education, they are well prepared and have received many college acceptances and financial packages...
1.0 parent
9/27/2008

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Waldwick High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waldwick, NJ, in the Waldwick neighborhood, and is served by the Waldwick School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 446 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Waldwick High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $713,092. Discover additional schools in the area, like Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School, Northern Highlands Reg High School, Ramapo High School, and more. Learn more about what Waldwick has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waldwick High School.

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