West New York School District

The West New York School District is located in West New York, NJ and includes 9 schools that serve 7,195 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The West New York School District spends $16,864 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 40% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The West New York School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NJ state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The West New York School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the West New York School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The West New York School District serves 13% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.