Washington Township High School

519 HURFFVILLE CROSSKEYS RD
SEWELL, NJ 08080

www.wtps.org/Domain/18

2,105 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Washington Township High School, located in Sewell, New Jersey, is the sole public high school serving the Washington Township Public School District. As a large, comprehensive institution, it is known for its expansive campus and robust academic environment that serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school is well-regarded for offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including a strong athletic program, competitive robotics teams, and extensive visual and performing arts opportunities, which help foster a vibrant and well-rounded student culture.

Academically, the school provides a rigorous curriculum that includes numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level classes, and dual-credit options through partnerships with local colleges. The school places a significant emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. With a focus on community engagement and technological integration, Washington Township High School strives to create an inclusive environment that supports the academic achievement and personal growth of its large and diverse student body.

2,105

Total Students

158.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Township High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,414
Hispanic	323
Black	240
Asian	103
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,414 (67.4%)
Hispanic
323 (15.4%)
Black
240 (11.4%)
Asian
103 (4.9%)
Two or More
15 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)

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:	Washington Township School District
Phone:	(856)589-8500
Website:	http://www.wtps.org/Domain/18
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	158.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 9 519

Grade 10 522

Grade 11 534

Grade 12 530