Essex County West Caldwell Tech
West Caldwell, NJ · Essex County Schools of Technology · Grades 9-12
168th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 58%▲ Improving
Essex County West Caldwell Tech ranking
SchoolRow ranks Essex County West Caldwell Tech 168th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 58% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 59th in 2025 — improving.
Essex County West Caldwell Tech test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 89 students tested
Essex County West Caldwell Tech students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 349 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.2% | 56.4% | ▲ 16.2 pts | |
| Black | 14.3% | 38.4% | ▲ 24.1 pts | |
| White | 3.1% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Essex County West Caldwell Tech
Typical home value $857K in zip 07006 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Essex County West Caldwell Tech
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8James Caldwell High SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 0.8 mi away90th of 404
ELA 64% · Math 55% - 8West Essex High SchoolWest Essex Regional School District · 1.9 mi away81st of 404
ELA 66% · Math 58% - 7Verona High SchoolVerona Public School District · 2.5 mi away125th of 404
ELA 61% · Math 45% - –Essex Campus AcademyEssex Regional Educational Services Commission · 2.5 mi away
- –Essex High SchoolEssex Regional Educational Services Commission · 2.5 mi away
- 7Cedar Grove High SchoolCedar Grove Township School District · 3.6 mi away133rd of 404
ELA 57% · Math 47% - 6West Orange High SchoolWest Orange Public Schools · 3.6 mi away178th of 404
ELA 55% · Math 34% - 5Passaic Valley Regional High SchoolPassaic Valley Regional High School District · 4.4 mi away232nd of 404
ELA 51% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Essex County West Caldwell Tech in?
Essex County West Caldwell Tech is part of the Essex County Schools of Technology district in West Caldwell, New Jersey.
Is Essex County West Caldwell Tech a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Essex County West Caldwell Tech 168th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 58% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Essex County West Caldwell Tech?
Hispanic 56%, Black 38%, White 3% (349 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Essex County West Caldwell Tech cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07006 is $857K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.