Hamilton High School West is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grade located in Hamilton Township, in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, ...
Serving 1,408 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton West-watson 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 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton West-Watson serves the southwest part of Trenton, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton West-watson's student population of 1,408 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,408 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1929
School Rankings
Hamilton West-watson 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 West-watson is 0.63, 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
#2037 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton West-watson's ranking?
Hamilton West-watson is ranked #2037 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hamilton West-watson often compared to?
Hamilton West-watsonis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton East - Steinert, Hamilton North - Nottingham by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton West-watson?
The graduation rate of Hamilton West-watson is 90%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Hamilton West-watson?
1,408 students attend Hamilton West-watson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hamilton West-watson students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton West-watson?
Hamilton West-watson has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hamilton West-watson offer ?
Hamilton West-watson offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton West-watson part of?
Hamilton West-watson is part of Hamilton Township Public School District.
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