The top reported proficiency rate is 75% in English language arts. The lowest is 26% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Westwood Regional High School
Westwood Regional High School is a regular public high school serving grades nine through twelve in the Township of Washington, a suburban Bergen County community. The school is part of the Westwood Regional School District, which also includes Westwood Borough, meaning the high school draws students from two municipalities rather than just one. The Township of Washington itself is car-oriented and lacks a traditional downtown; its commercial focal point is a shopping mall that is also the town’s largest taxpayer. The built environment consists mostly of single-family homes, and the community’s growth has stabilized since a post-highway boom decades ago.
The student population is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic share and smaller representations of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a relatively affluent area. Housing values in the area stand well above national and state benchmarks, and the local market has been active with homes moving quickly.
Academic assessment data for this school comes with an important caveat. The available state test results are from a period when the school was configured as a junior/senior high school serving a younger grade, and the findings reflect only that earlier grade level rather than current high school performance. On those tests, math proficiency was lower, English language arts proficiency was higher, and science proficiency was lower. Because high school graduation rates are not part of the available data, a parent may want to ask the school directly about its completion outcomes. The school’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places it in the bottom quarter among Bergen County school districts. That comparison is based on the same earlier data and should be weighed with the understanding that it may not represent the high school’s current academic picture.
No information on course offerings such as Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, career pathways, or extracurricular programs was found in the provided records. A parent interested in the breadth of academic opportunities would need to contact the school for that detail. Similarly, data on chronic absenteeism and discipline was not available, so it is not possible to assess those aspects from this profile.
The district itself does not appear to have undergone major recent changes that would be of lasting relevance to families, based on the information found. The school serves a stable suburban community where the largest taxpayers are the shopping mall and a local recreation club, and the Garden State Parkway provides regional access. While the school shares its identity with a neighboring borough, the immediate setting is residential and car-dependent.
Westwood Regional High School occupies a middle ground in terms of size for a Bergen County high school. Its student body is not especially diverse socioeconomically, and its academic standing in the county, based on the limited test data available, appears lower than many area peers. Families considering this school may want to follow up on the missing graduation rate and program offerings to form a fuller picture, as well as verify more current test results that reflect high school grades rather than the prior junior/senior configuration. The community’s high housing costs and suburban character are also factors to weigh.
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