Original Research by School Decision on Dwight Morrow High School/academies@englewood
Dwight Morrow High School/Academies@Englewood is a regular public high school serving grades nine through twelve in Englewood, a predominantly residential city in Bergen County, New Jersey, within the New York metropolitan area. The city has a walkable downtown district along Palisade Avenue, a mix of historic homes and multifamily buildings, and amenities such as the Flat Rock Brook Nature Center and the Englewood Performing Arts Center. Major employers include Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, and the city’s population has grown over recent decades, reaching its highest decennial count in the 2020 census. The school sits within the Englewood Public School District, which in 2024 adopted a new Master Plan, signaling active planning for future development.
The high school enrolls a sizable student body for its grade band. The student population is highly diverse: the largest share of students is Hispanic, followed by notable proportions of Black and Asian students, and a smaller white population. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a predominantly lower-income student population relative to the broader county. The district recently reported that the 2024-25 school budget included a property tax levy increase, raising the school tax rate, a change that translates to higher annual costs for the average homeowner.
State assessment results are not available for this school in the data provided, so a direct read of academic performance via standardized testing is not possible. Similarly, the graduation rate is not reported. A parent may wish to inquire with the school or district directly about these outcomes. The school’s name includes “Academies@Englewood,” which suggests the presence of specialized academy programs, but no details on course offerings, Advanced Placement, dual-credit, or career pathways are available in the data. The district has adopted a five-year strategic plan covering 2023-2028, with focus areas that include academic excellence, social-emotional learning, equity, and community engagement, as well as specific goals around improving student achievement and increasing graduation rates. In 2023, the district also adopted a new K-5 literacy curriculum based on the science of reading, though this change applies to elementary grades and not directly to the high school.
Home values in Englewood are above the national median, consistent with Bergen County’s suburban housing market, and rents have been rising. The housing market shows active listing counts and relatively short days on market, indicating demand. For families considering moving into the area, the high cost of housing combined with a lower-income student population at the school creates a notable economic context. The city has a mix of single-family homes and multifamily units, and its downtown offers shops, restaurants, and civic spaces.
Overall, Dwight Morrow High School/Academies@Englewood offers a large, diverse student environment within a suburban city with access to New York City transit. The lack of publicly available academic performance data and program details limits the ability to assess academic rigor, so further direct inquiry with the school is advised for families seeking a clear picture of outcomes and opportunities.
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