West Orange offers award-winning programs in the areas of Drama, DCT, Tech Prep, and Agriculture. The music department has outstanding programs in both vocal and instrumental music. The Warrior band has been invited to participate in several pre-game parades. Through the sports program, students are provided an excellent opportunity to obtain personal goals and become team players. West Orange High School offers 37 competitive teams at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels.
Many opportunities exist for parents and community members to be involved in school based decisions.
The belief that all students, parents, and faculty contribute significantly to the excellence at West Orange make this high school a great source of pride for the entire community. Over the past four years West Orange has developed a reputation of utilizing strict discipline approaches and a strong commitment to safety and supervision. Although sometimes seen as a negative trait, West Orange has a high number of suspensions and movement to alternative education centers for those students recommended for expulsion. Because safety and supervision are top priorities at the school, the commitment to these guidelines is viewed by most as productive and positive for the overall school environment. School attendance at West Orange is compulsory.