Hightstown High School

Hightstown High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
25 Leshin Ln,  Hightstown, NJ
East Windsor Regional School District
3.7
3.5
1,633 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Dennis Vinson
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
134
Full Time Teachers
134
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
94.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
166:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
45.7%
Hispanic
48.8%
White
26.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.9%
Black
8%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 507 Students
The College of New Jersey 273 Students
Montclair State University 221 Students
Rider University 219 Students
Rowan University 207 Students
Mercer County Community College 173 Students
New York University 172 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 157 Students
Stockton University 142 Students
Kean University 136 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 165 Students
Psychology 124 Students
Biology 114 Students
Computer Science 106 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Finance 64 Students
Marketing 60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 46 Students
Architecture 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 275 Reviews
5.0 Alum
4/18/2024
Hightstown High School fostered a great educational environment for me and provided me with the resources necessary for higher education. I always enjoyed my time at school with my peers and teachers alike and participated in a few of the many great extracurricular activities.
5.0 Alum
5/11/2023
This school was great because it was safe with no bullying all members of faculty was always open and ready to listen to the problems of students regardless if they were academic or personal. This was a tight nit community with safe spaces and various different things where implemented to help students feel safe and well taken care of. For a public institution this was a very well funded school with vast commodities to help students truly explore various clubs and sports.
4.0 Junior
4/29/2023
Most of the teachers there are great, but there are a few who aren't. It is a very diverse school and no discrimination towards anyone. Overall the people there are great the food not so much.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/15/2018
Great students will do great. Students looking for an excuse will find one.
5.0 parent
1/21/2018
My daughter loved her HHS experience. Many of her classmates went onto college at top 25 - 50 schools and elite schools such as Ivies and equivalent. You get back from the school as much as you put in. Take AP classes, participate in class and extra curriculars (or hold a part time job) and you'll g...
5.0 parent
5/20/2016
EXCELLENT SCHOOL SYSTEM. Love the teachers. My son graduates this year He was accepted into one of the top colleges. Thank you to all the teachers for their dedication and hard work.
5.0 parent
9/14/2014
My son goes to Hightstown High. This is a great school with wonderful and well qualified teachers. Teachers are really dedicated and provide lot of opportunities for students to prove themselves. Students care for each other and the environment is very collaborative with an aim to always achieve hig...

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Hightstown High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hightstown, NJ, in the Hightstown neighborhood, and is served by the East Windsor Regional School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,633 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Hightstown High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $487,821. Discover additional schools in the area, like Peddie School, SciCore Academy, Fusion Academy Princeton, and more. Learn more about what Hightstown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hightstown High School.

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