West Essex Senior High School in N. Caldwell, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Essex Senior High School is a suburban public school in N. Caldwell, New Jersey that is part of West Essex Regional School District. It serves 1,052 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.4:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,052 Students

101 Teachers

65 W Greenbrook Rd

N. Caldwell, NJ 07006 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

West Essex Senior High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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West Essex Senior High School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

West Essex Senior High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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