Williamstown High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school located in the Williamstown section of Monroe Township in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Monroe Township Public Schools.
Serving 1,769 students in grades 9-12, Williamstown 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 28% (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 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,769 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Williamstown High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 46.9 square miles in Williamstown, NJ. Families typically experience a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Williamstown High School's student population of 1,769 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,769 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Williamstown 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 Williamstown High School is 0.62, 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
#1660 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
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
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
90%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Braves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williamstown High School's ranking?
Williamstown High School is ranked #1660 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Williamstown High School often compared to?
Williamstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Township High School, Clearview Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% 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 Williamstown High School?
The graduation rate of Williamstown High School is 90%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Williamstown High School?
1,769 students attend Williamstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Williamstown High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williamstown High School?
Williamstown High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Williamstown High School offer ?
Williamstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Williamstown High School part of?
Williamstown High School is part of Monroe Township Public School District.
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