At a glance
Reported students
762
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
317
Spotswood High School: 762 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 724
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Spotswood High School
Spotswood High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Spotswood. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Spotswood Public School District. NCES reports 762 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.5%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Spotswood High School
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.1%
- Hispanic21.5%
- Black5%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Spotswood Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
365 reported students
Spotswood Memorial Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
269 reported students
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
235 reported students
Public schools near Spotswood High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick Magnet School High · Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District | 09–12 | 745 | 1.6 mi |
| East Brunswick High School High · East Brunswick Township School District | 10–12 | 2,124 | 2.4 mi |
| South River High School High · South River Public School District | 09–12 | 716 | 2.9 mi |
| New Jersey Training School High · Office of Education Juvenile Justice Commission | 09–12 | 0 | 3.9 mi |
| Monroe Township High School High · Monroe Township School District | 09–12 | 2,583 | 5.5 mi |
| North Brunswick Township High School High · North Brunswick Township School District | 09–12 | 1,876 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Spotswood High School
What grades does Spotswood High School serve?
Spotswood High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Spotswood Public School District.
How many students attend Spotswood High School?
Spotswood High School reported 762 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 724 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Spotswood High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 762 students and 61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Spotswood High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Spotswood High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Spotswood Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Spotswood High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Spotswood High School in?
Spotswood High School is part of Spotswood Public School District, based in Spotswood, NJ, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Spotswood High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Brunswick Magnet School (1.6 mi), East Brunswick High School (2.4 mi), South River High School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.