Serving 2,105 students in grades 9-12, Washington Township 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 28% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Washington Township High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 21.1 square miles in Sewell, NJ, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge located 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Township High School's student population of 2,105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 159 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,105 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
159 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Rankings
Washington Township 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 Washington Township 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
#1815 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
15%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
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
White, Blue, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Township High School's ranking?
Washington Township High School is ranked #1815 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Washington Township High School often compared to?
Washington Township High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gloucester County Institute Of Technology 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 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington Township High School?
The graduation rate of Washington Township High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Washington Township High School?
2,105 students attend Washington Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Washington Township High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Township High School?
Washington Township High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Township High School offer ?
Washington Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Township High School part of?
Washington Township High School is part of Washington Township School District.
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