Serving 1,118 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 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ewing High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Trenton, NJ, spanning approximately 15.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 2.6 miles and the furthest edge located 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ewing High School's student population of 1,118 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,118 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1951
School Rankings
Ewing High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1786 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
47%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
18%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1786 out of 2,184 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, Lawrence High School, Hamilton North - Nottingham by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ewing High School?
The graduation rate of Ewing High School is 85%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Ewing High School?
1,118 students attend Ewing High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ewing High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ewing High School?
Ewing High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ewing High School offer ?
Ewing High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ewing High School part of?
Ewing High School is part of Ewing Township School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
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