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West Orange Public Schools

New Jersey · Public School District
12
Schools
6,600
Students
$34,211
Per-Pupil Spend
+138% nat'l
41.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

West Orange Public Schools is a public school district in New Jersey serving 6,600 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $34,211 is above average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edison Middle School06–06484
Liberty Middle School07–08526
Roosevelt Middle School07–08499
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
West Orange High School09–122,151
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Betty Maddalena Early Learning CenterPK–PK51
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$34,211+138% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
65%
State
28.3%
Local (property tax)
64.7%
Federal
7.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
6,600
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$34K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $34,211 per pupil — 138% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Orange Public Schools?
West Orange Public Schools has 12 public schools, serving a total of 6,600 students.
What is the graduation rate for West Orange Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West Orange Public Schools spend per student?
West Orange Public Schools spends $34,211 per pupil — 138% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West Orange Public Schools?
41% of students in West Orange Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West Orange Public Schools?
No, West Orange Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West Orange Public Schools serve?
West Orange Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West Orange Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in West Orange Public Schools is 53/100. 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.