Hightstown High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades comprised of three communities in Mercer County and Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the East Windsor Regional School District.
Serving 1,616 students in grades 9-12, Hightstown 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 18% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hightstown High School's student population of 1,616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,616 students
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Hightstown 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 Hightstown High School is 0.66, 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
#1588 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
11%
Hispanic
51%
35%
Black
10%
14%
White
23%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hightstown High School's ranking?
Hightstown High School is ranked #1588 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hightstown High School?
The graduation rate of Hightstown High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hightstown High School?
1,616 students attend Hightstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hightstown High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hightstown High School?
Hightstown High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hightstown High School offer ?
Hightstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hightstown High School part of?
Hightstown High School is part of East Windsor Regional School District.
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