Serving 745 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 36%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spotswood High School's student population of 745 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spotswood 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 Spotswood High School is 0.47, 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
#1306 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
71%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1306 out of 2,201 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 36% 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 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Spotswood High School?
745 students attend Spotswood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Spotswood High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 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 13:1, 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
What school district is Spotswood High School part of?
Spotswood High School is part of Spotswood Public School District.
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