Hightstown High School

www.ewrsd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1552052&type=d

1,616 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hightstown High School, located in Hightstown, New Jersey, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the East Windsor Regional School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a diverse student body, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and various elective tracks designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hightstown High School prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive community culture. The school encourages student engagement through its vibrant spirit and community service initiatives, aiming to develop both critical thinkers and responsible citizens. With its focus on personalized growth and technological integration in the classroom, the school remains dedicated to helping its diverse population of students achieve their personal best while navigating the challenges of a modern educational landscape.

1,616

Total Students

133.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hightstown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	824
Black	153
Asian	225
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
824 (51.1%)
White
371 (23.0%)
Asian
225 (14.0%)
Black
153 (9.5%)
Two or More
35 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Windsor Regional School District
Phone:	(609)443-7738
Website:	http://www.ewrsd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1552052&type=d
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	133.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	604
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	162

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 406

Grade 10 393

Grade 11 393

Grade 12 424