Nottingham High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades located in Hamilton Township, in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, ...
Serving 1,086 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton North - Nottingham 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,086 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton North - Nottingham ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hamilton North - Nottingham's student population of 1,086 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,086 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Hamilton North - Nottingham 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 Hamilton North - Nottingham 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
#1837 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
46%
34%
Black
26%
15%
White
21%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Polaris
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton North - Nottingham's ranking?
Hamilton North - Nottingham is ranked #1837 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hamilton North - Nottingham often compared to?
Hamilton North - Nottinghamis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton East - Steinert, Hamilton West-watson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton North - Nottingham?
The graduation rate of Hamilton North - Nottingham is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hamilton North - Nottingham?
1,086 students attend Hamilton North - Nottingham.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hamilton North - Nottingham students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 21% 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 Hamilton North - Nottingham?
Hamilton North - Nottingham has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hamilton North - Nottingham offer ?
Hamilton North - Nottingham offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton North - Nottingham part of?
Hamilton North - Nottingham is part of Hamilton Township Public School District.
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