Spotswood High School

shs.spsd.us

762 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Spotswood High School, located at 105 Summerhill Road in Spotswood, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a part of the Spotswood Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The high school is known for its commitment to student development, emphasizing both college and career readiness while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages community involvement.

In addition to its core curriculum, Spotswood High School offers various programs designed to challenge students, including honors courses and opportunities for personal growth through athletics, the arts, and student organizations. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success. Its location in the heart of the borough serves as a central hub for student life, reflecting the town’s values of connectivity and academic achievement.

762

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spotswood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	504
Hispanic	164
Black	38
Asian	39
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
504 (66.1%)
Hispanic
164 (21.5%)
Asian
39 (5.1%)
Black
38 (5.0%)
Two or More
16 (2.1%)
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:	Spotswood Public School District
Phone:	(732)723-2200
Website:	http://shs.spsd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 9 172

Grade 10 212

Grade 11 173

Grade 12 205