Serving 2,075 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 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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: 2,075 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Township High School's student population of 2,075 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 173 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,075 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
173 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Washington Township 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 Washington Township High School is 0.46, 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
#1907 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
10%
33%
Black
9%
15%
White
72%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1907 out of 2,201 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Washington Township High School?
2,075 students attend Washington Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Washington Township High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% 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 12:1, 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
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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