Serving 1,109 students in grades 9-12, Ewing 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 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ewing High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ewing High School's student population of 1,109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ewing High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ewing High School 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
#1842 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
24%
33%
Black
47%
15%
White
22%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ewing High School's ranking?
Ewing High School is ranked #1842 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ewing High School often compared to?
Ewing High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton East - Steinert, Hamilton North - Nottingham, Lawrence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ewing High School?
The graduation rate of Ewing High School is 70%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ewing High School?
1,109 students attend Ewing High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ewing High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% 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 Ewing High School?
Ewing High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ewing High School offer ?
Ewing High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ewing High School part of?
Ewing High School is part of Ewing Township School District.
School Reviews
3 2/10/2020
They don't provide the student body with what they need to succeed. Teachers help but they can't be expected to be able to help everyone with 200 students every semester.
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