Williamstown High School

Summary:

Williamstown High School is a public high school in Williamstown, New Jersey, serving 1,782 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Monroe Township Public School District, which is ranked 380 out of 615 districts in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, Williamstown High School has a higher percentage of White students (60.44%) and lower percentages of Hispanic and Asian students. Academically, the school's performance on standardized tests is generally below state averages, with only 39.4% of 9th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.1%. The school's graduation rate, however, is relatively high, ranging from 88.8% to 92.2% over the past five years, though its dropout rate has been increasing, from 0.8% in 2019-2020 to 2.8% in 2021-2022. A concerning trend is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.4% in 2017-2018 to 31.3% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the nearby schools.

While Williamstown High School's overall academic performance is lower than state and nearby school averages, the school's performance varies among different student subgroups. The school ranks relatively high for African American students (74th out of 250 in 2022-2023) and English Language Learner students (24th out of 161 in 2022-2023), but much lower for Hispanic students (351st out of 385 in 2022-2023) and White students (256th out of 335 in 2022-2023). Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (25.7% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 700 N Tuckahoe Rd
       Williamstown, NJ  08094-8827


(856) 262-8200

District: Monroe Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
227th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,210 Help


Feeder schools for Williamstown High School:

Elementary:    Holly Glen Elementary School
    Oak Knoll Elementary School
    Radix Elementary
    Whitehall Elementary School
Middle:    Williamstown Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  1,782

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.4%
African American:
20.1%
Hispanic:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Williamstown High School ranks worse than 53.8% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.37. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Williamstown High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.4%), African American (20.1%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williamstown High School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williamstown High School is $6,210.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Williamstown High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamstown High School 227th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Williamstown High School in the ranking list.)

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Monroe Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Township Public School District 380th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Williamstown High School

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Rank History for all students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.19 180th 343 47.5%
2004 52.06 216th 348 37.9%
2005 66.65 141st 351 59.8%
2006 61.05 179th 357 49.9%
2007 56.48 198th 361 45.2%
2008 61.68 175th 359 51.3%
2009 58.92 203rd 370 45.1%
2010 63.96 167th 371 55.0%
2011 59.70 197th 378 47.9%
2012 60.78 201st 388 48.2%
2013 59.33 214th 396 46.0%
2014 62.74 201st 411 51.1%
2015 24.71 327th 406 19.5%
2016 29.08 289th 409 29.3%
2017 29.46 282nd 411 31.4%
2018 27.69 298th 415 28.2%
2019 46.34 185th 416 55.5%
2021 32.90 245th 405 39.5%
2022 31.85 261st 415 37.1%
2023 37.37 227th 422 46.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.85 24th 161 85.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.49 238th 355 33.0%
2019 36.81 197th 349 43.6%
2021 33.35 214th 333 35.7%
2022 22.87 303rd 344 11.9%
2023 22.94 286th 339 15.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.09 303rd 345 12.2%
2019 50.17 124th 347 64.3%
2021 43.89 163rd 326 50.0%
2022 23.77 262nd 324 19.1%
2023 33.27 215th 344 37.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.42 310th 403 23.1%
2019 43.18 208th 408 49.0%
2021 25.67 302nd 402 24.9%
2022 20.86 321st 414 22.5%
2023 41.17 201st 416 51.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.08 336th 405 17.0%
2019 37.09 219th 407 46.2%
2021 34.05 237th 402 41.0%
2022 22.44 296th 410 27.8%
2023 30.56 245th 414 40.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.65 163rd 198 17.7%
2019 38.99 122nd 191 36.1%
2021 42.02 96th 165 41.8%
2022 22.75 141st 175 19.4%
2023 2.12 162nd 172 5.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.70 194th 266 27.1%
2019 65.07 52nd 254 79.5%
2021 58.74 64th 247 74.1%
2022 33.81 162nd 256 36.7%
2023 51.29 74th 250 70.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.18 286th 368 22.3%
2019 43.96 171st 364 53.0%
2021 29.76 275th 374 26.5%
2022 24.33 297th 382 22.3%
2023 15.98 351st 385 8.8%
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Rank History for White students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.85 302nd 340 11.2%
2019 27.10 231st 339 31.9%
2021 22.79 272nd 336 19.0%
2022 13.42 308th 335 8.1%
2023 23.00 256th 335 23.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a student
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Open Quote Both of my daughters attended Williamstown High School and both were honor students. Their curriculum was challenging which enabled them to develop and blossom intellectually. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Williamstown High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1009 207 7 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1257
1989 985 202 7 27 2 n/a n/a 0 1223
1990 1004 138 17 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1185
1991 966 155 12 24 4 n/a n/a 0 1161
1992 1026 138 14 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1195
1993 965 191 18 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1192
1994 928 176 12 23 7 n/a n/a 0 1146
1995 1028 148 27 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1221
1996 1028 148 27 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1221
1998 1075 195 16 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1308
1999 1043 204 23 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1296
2000 1060 206 20 36 5 n/a n/a 1 1328
2001 1101 198 19 40 5 n/a n/a 0 1363
2002 1155 234 29 55 3 n/a n/a 0 1476
2003 1155 234 29 55 3 n/a n/a 0 1476
2004 1263 228 22 64 1 n/a n/a 0 1578
2005 1290 253 21 61 7 n/a n/a 0 1632
2006 1353 333 23 58 2 n/a n/a 0 1769
2007 1404 383 29 60 4 n/a n/a 0 1880
2008 1407 365 34 66 9 n/a n/a 0 1881
2009 1374 387 40 68 6 0 0 0 1875
2010 1352 404 41 72 5 0 1 0 1875
2011 1267 438 39 79 4 0 1 0 1828
2012 1228 410 35 89 3 0 15 0 1780
2013 1268 405 37 109 3 1 12 0 1835
2014 1248 394 49 105 3 1 14 0 1814
2015 1249 383 62 125 3 2 18 0 1842
2016 1259 393 62 131 4 1 17 0 1867
2017 1233 387 62 143 3 2 28 0 1858
2018 1006 307 46 126 4 2 26 0 1517
2019 1215 334 59 145 7 1 37 0 1798
2020 1174 318 62 167 7 1 47 0 1776
2021 1182 356 59 170 7 1 62 0 1837
2022 1125 363 56 183 8 2 71 2 1810
2023 1077 358 54 201 6 2 79 5 1782

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Williamstown High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1257 80.0 15.7 n/a
1989 1223 80.0 15.2 n/a
1990 1185 81.0 14.6 6.8
1991 1161 82.0 14.1 9.3
1992 1195 82.0 14.5 9.6
1993 1192 82.5 14.4 11.8
1994 1146 82.0 14.0 14.6
1995 1221 84.0 14.5 10.5
1996 1221 84.0 14.5 10.5
1998 1308 86.2 15.2 11.9
1999 1296 88.9 14.6 10.9
2000 1328 95.4 13.9 18.1
2001 1363 96.2 14.2 17.6
2002 1476 104.6 14.1 17.3
2003 1476 104.6 14.1 17.3
2004 1578 107.6 14.7 18.7
2005 1632 116.2 14.0 n/a
2006 1769 121.7 14.5 22.3
2007 1880 126.5 14.9 21.5
2008 1881 106.0 17.7 22.2
2009 1875 121.3 12.0 24.7
2010 1875 111.0 16.8 27.4
2011 1828 110.4 16.5 27.6
2012 1780 132.5 13.4 29.2
2013 1835 130.2 14.0 29.9
2014 1814 126.4 14.3 28.8
2015 1842 124.0 14.8 30.5
2016 1867 129.0 14.4 31
2017 1858 126.0 14.7 34.6
2018 1517 127.8 11.8 31.7
2019 1798 126.8 14.1 31.4
2020 1776 127.3 13.9 30.5
2021 1837 129.0 14.2 28.7
2022 1810 131.0 13.8 28.5
2023 1782 124.8 14.2 25.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Williamstown High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1257 80.0 15.7 n/a
1989 1223 80.0 15.2 n/a
1990 1185 81.0 14.6 6.8
1991 1161 82.0 14.1 9.3
1992 1195 82.0 14.5 9.6
1993 1192 82.5 14.4 11.8
1994 1146 82.0 14.0 14.6
1995 1221 84.0 14.5 10.5
1996 1221 84.0 14.5 10.5
1998 1308 86.2 15.2 11.9
1999 1296 88.9 14.6 10.9
2000 1328 95.4 13.9 18.1
2001 1363 96.2 14.2 17.6
2002 1476 104.6 14.1 17.3
2003 1476 104.6 14.1 17.3
2004 1578 107.6 14.7 18.7
2005 1632 116.2 14.0 n/a
2006 1769 121.7 14.5 22.3
2007 1880 126.5 14.9 21.5
2008 1881 106.0 17.7 22.2
2009 1875 121.3 12.0 24.7
2010 1875 111.0 16.8 27.4
2011 1828 110.4 16.5 27.6
2012 1780 132.5 13.4 29.2
2013 1835 130.2 14.0 29.9
2014 1814 126.4 14.3 28.8
2015 1842 124.0 14.8 30.5
2016 1867 129.0 14.4 31
2017 1858 126.0 14.7 34.6
2018 1517 127.8 11.8 31.7
2019 1798 126.8 14.1 31.4
2020 1776 127.3 13.9 30.5
2021 1837 129.0 14.2 28.7
2022 1810 131.0 13.8 28.5
2023 1782 124.8 14.2 25.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Williamstown High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $19 (0.3%) $6,191 (99.7%) $6,210

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Williamstown High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 185th of 416 High schoolsRanks 227th of 422 High schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Williamstown High School)48.339.4
 8.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Township Public School District)48.339.4
 8.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Williamstown High School)28.326.5
 1.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Monroe Township Public School District)28.326.5
 1.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Williamstown High School)81.278.4
 2.8%
   9th Grade Geometry (Monroe Township Public School District)81.278.4
 2.8%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
10th Grade Algebra I (Williamstown High School)4.97.5
 2.6%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Monroe Township Public School District)4.97.5
 2.6%
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
10th Grade Geometry (Williamstown High School)25.98.5
 17.4%
   10th Grade Geometry (Monroe Township Public School District)25.98.5
 17.4%
   10th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)15.37.7
 7.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Williamstown High School)22.819.8
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Monroe Township Public School District)36.230.3
 5.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Williamstown High School)35.977.1
 41.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Monroe Township Public School District)35.977.5
 41.6%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17981782
 0.9%
African American334358
 7.2%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian5954
 8.5%
Hispanic145201
 38.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White12151077
 11.4%
Two or More Races3779
 113.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.4%25.7%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Williamstown High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,782 students attended Williamstown High School.

Williamstown High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Holly Glen Elementary School
Elementary : Oak Knoll Elementary School
Elementary : Radix Elementary
Elementary : Whitehall Elementary School
Middle : Williamstown Middle School

Williamstown High School ranks 227th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Williamstown High School are 60% White, 20% African American, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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