Ewing High School

900 Parkway Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,071 students in grades 9-12, Ewing High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,071 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ewing High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Ewing High School's student population of 1,071 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,071 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
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School Rankings

Ewing High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ewing High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1231 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
26%
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46%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
24%
32%
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Black
47%
15%
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White
22%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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82%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ewing High School's ranking?
Ewing High School is ranked #1231 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ewing High School often compared to?
Ewing High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton East - Steinert, Hamilton North - Nottingham, Lawrence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ewing High School?
The graduation rate of Ewing High School is 82%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ewing High School?
1,071 students attend Ewing High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ewing High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ewing High School?
Ewing High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ewing High School offer ?
Ewing High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ewing High School part of?
Ewing High School is part of Ewing Township School District.

School Reviews

3   2/10/2020
They don't provide the student body with what they need to succeed. Teachers help but they can't be expected to be able to help everyone with 200 students every semester.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,071 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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