West Orange School District

The West Orange School District is located in West Orange, NJ and includes 11 schools that serve 6,462 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The West Orange School District spends $19,353 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 62% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The West Orange School District has 11 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 Orange School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the West Orange 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 Orange School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.