Spotswood High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school, serving students in ninth through twelfth grade in Spotswood, in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Spotswood Public Schools.
Serving 762 students in grades 9-12, Spotswood 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Spotswood High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Spotswood, NJ, encompassing approximately 3.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spotswood High School's student population of 762 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
762 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Spotswood 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 Spotswood High School is 0.52, 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
#1358 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spotswood High School's ranking?
Spotswood High School is ranked #1358 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Spotswood High School often compared to?
Spotswood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spotswood High School?
The graduation rate of Spotswood High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Spotswood High School?
762 students attend Spotswood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Spotswood High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spotswood High School?
Spotswood High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spotswood High School offer ?
Spotswood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spotswood High School part of?
Spotswood High School is part of Spotswood Public School District.
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