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West New York School District

New Jersey · Public School District
9
Schools
7,406
Students
$25,835
Per-Pupil Spend
+80% nat'l
83.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+31pp vs nat'l
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

West New York School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 7,406 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,835 is above average for a US public school district. 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Albio Sires Elementary SchoolKG–06560
Harry L BainKG–06650
Public School Number FiveKG–06540
Public School Number OneKG–06769
Public School Number TwoKG–06595
Robert Menendez Elementary SchoolKG–06529
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
West New York Middle School07–081,096
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Memorial High School09–122,251
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Childhood SchoolPK–PK416
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,835+80% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
80%
State
79.7%
Local (property tax)
10.3%
Federal
10.0%

State funding accounts for 80% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
7,406
Students
83%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,835 per pupil — 80% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
83% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West New York School District?
West New York School District has 9 public schools, serving a total of 7,406 students.
What is the graduation rate for West New York School District?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West New York School District spend per student?
West New York School District spends $25,835 per pupil — 80% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West New York School District?
83% of students in West New York School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West New York School District?
No, West New York School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West New York School District serve?
West New York School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West New York School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in West New York School District is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.