A total of 95.5 percent of the Westfield High School (WHS) graduates of 2017 are pursuing a higher education this fall. According to a report released by the WHS Office of Counseling Services, 401 students are continuing their education with 91% attending four-year colleges and universities, 3.8 % attending two-year colleges, and .7% entering vocational, business and other post high school institutions. The remaining graduates have entered the work force, are taking a year off, or had future plans that were undecided.
The class of 2017 – having earned a 99.3% graduation rate — is attending a significant list of 148 colleges and universities in 33 states as well as one in France.
The most popular out-of-state colleges and universities selected by this year’s graduates include: Virginia Tech (12 students); Indiana University (12); New York University (11); University of Pittsburgh (10); Penn State University (9); Northeastern University (9); and University of Delaware (9) . Ten graduates are attending five Ivy League schools: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania and Princeton.
A total of 61 WHS graduates are continuing their education in New Jersey, with 47 attending four-year colleges and universities and 14 entering two-year colleges.
The most widely attended 4-year New Jersey school is Rutgers University with 15 WHS graduates, followed by Seton Hall, Rowan and Kean, where 6 grads are enrolled in each. Looking at two-year secondary institutions, Union County College welcomed 12 WHS graduates this fall.
In summarizing the report to the Board of Education on September 19, Margaret Dolan, Superintendent of Schools, commented that she wished all the graduates much success and encouraged them to keep the district informed of how they are doing and of any suggestions they might have. “We are proud of our graduates and we wish them the best,” stated Dr. Dolan.
A complete list of 2017 post-secondary plans is posted at www.westfieldnjk12.org on the Westfield High School Counseling Department’s website.
(above) A total of 95.5 percent of the Westfield High School graduates of 2017 are continuing their education this fall. The class is attending an impressive list of 148 colleges and universities.
