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West Side High School

Newark, New Jersey · Grades 9 to 12 · Newark Public School District

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About West Side High School

West Side High School serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Newark, New Jersey. It reported 541 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Newark. There are about 12.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (43.5 teachers in all). It is one of 64 schools in Newark Public School District. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Essex County. Families comparing options will find 241 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	403 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
Phone	(973) 733-7019
School district	Newark Public School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	541
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	43.5
Students per teacher	12.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Essex County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 341134002208). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does West Side High School serve?

West Side High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend West Side High School?

West Side High School reported 541 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side High School?

About 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 541 students and 43.5 teachers in federal data.

Is West Side High School a public or charter school?

West Side High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is West Side High School in?

West Side High School is part of Newark Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/newark-public-school-district/

Where is West Side High School located?

West Side High School is at 403 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103. The phone number is (973) 733-7019.

How many other schools are near West Side High School?

There are 241 other schools within 5 miles of West Side High School in our directory.