West Orange Public Schools offers many of the things parents look for: diversity, experienced teachers, strong English language arts performance, broad programming, AP options, arts, athletics, and a full suburban public-school experience.
But the district is also under real budget pressure.
A reported $14 million budget gap, more than 70 jobs identified in reporting, class-size concerns, service pressure, and chronic absenteeism all deserve attention from parents evaluating the district.
This Essex County Current snapshot breaks down the school system in a practical way: the academic picture, the upside, the downside, and what parents should know before choosing West Orange.
Bottom line: West Orange remains a serious and attractive school district — but families should look closely at class size, staffing, support services, and how recent cuts affect the actual school their child will attend.
Read the full article on Substack.
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