Hamilton West-Watson High School

Hamilton West-Watson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2720 S CLINTON Ave,  Hamilton Township, NJ
Hamilton Township Neighborhood
Hamilton Township School District (Hamilton)
3.6
3.5
1,280 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Brian Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
23%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
54.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
2
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
181:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
51%
White
25.3%
Black
18.1%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 202 Students
The College of New Jersey 189 Students
Rider University 172 Students
Rowan University 134 Students
Mercer County Community College 121 Students
Stockton University 99 Students
Montclair State University 98 Students
Temple University 89 Students
Kean University 83 Students
Princeton University 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 81 Students
Psychology 73 Students
Business 66 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Accounting 41 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Political Science and Government 24 Students
Marketing 22 Students
Finance 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 167 Reviews
4.0
8/10/2024
West was dedicated to our safety from the start of school my senior year. All year long I felt safe and comfortable anywhere in the buildings they had strict rules, they made examples out of people and no one tried them after that. The counselor were heavily involved with every student future decision they helped me apply to college even when I didn't know what I wanted to do yet. They helped tremendously and I have nothing bad to say about my high school I attended,
3.0 Senior
3/7/2023
It was an overall good school, but I do think that the teachers at Hamilton West could be more involved with the students and their success.
3.0 Alum
1/30/2023
They do not provide you with the best college readiness. They focus on their favorite students and let the rest fend for themselves.
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3.5 6 Reviews
2.0 other
10/5/2024
As a former student, this school sucks. Did not help prepare me for the university I went to. The AP courses had very few teachers who actually cared about the subject matter and the students. And it was highly difficult to get any extra help if you were struggling with courses. There are some good...
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1.0 parent
2/3/2022
Miserable experience for both of my kids. Principal is such a poor role model. Counselor’s do not care. While my kids did have some good teachers, I had to spend thousands of dollars on tutors for the teachers that didn’t care. This free public education was not free for me. The building is in compl...
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5.0 student
5/5/2018
great school i would highly recommend to all
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5.0 parent
1/7/2013
This a great school, I really like the school my son attending, I am glad the teacher and counselor are on top with the students and there grades. I first when I move to this town and by where my son was attending high school was a little scare on how he would do in high school, and grades. Glad he...
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