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 School District (Hamilton)
3.6
3.7
1,280 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Brian Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
23%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
90%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
54.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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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%

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 219 Students
The College of New Jersey 194 Students
Rider University 183 Students
Rowan University 137 Students
Mercer County Community College 130 Students
Stockton University 112 Students
Montclair State University 105 Students
Kean University 89 Students
Temple University 87 Students
Princeton University 86 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 76 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Business 66 Students
Nursing 57 Students
Accounting 44 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 23 Students
Finance 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 174 Reviews
3.0 Alum
12/21/2024
Hamilton West was able to provide a good environment if you applied yourself. It served those who put in the effort but if you were not one who tried to better yourself, you would likely not be bettered.
4.0 Senior
12/2/2024
Hamilton High West has been a great experience thus far. I was able to make many friends and connections for the future. The art program and faculty have always made me feel seen and validated in my personal expression. If I could change anything about the school, I would wish there was more pride in the building and facilities. The school could be cleaner and updated. An overhaul of the building could also promote more school pride.
3.0 Senior
1/11/2024
The best part about the experience here is the people. Everyone gets along for the most part. There are some cliques, but at the end of the day everyone can come together and have a good time. There´s some staff members who aren´t the best teachers, but they´re all good people. The AP classes here are great, but the other classes aren´t that good when it comes to curriculum.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 7 Reviews
5.0 other
9/29/2025
Graduated from here in 2004 good at the time
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...
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...
5.0 student
5/5/2018
great school i would highly recommend to all

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Hamilton West-Watson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hamilton Township, NJ, in the Hamilton neighborhood, and is served by the Hamilton Township School District (Hamilton) in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,280 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. Hamilton West-Watson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Trenton Central High School - Main Campus, Nottingham High School - North, Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy, and more. Learn more about what Hamilton Township has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hamilton West-Watson High School.

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