Hamilton West-Watson
HAMILTON, NJ · Hamilton Township Public School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
363rd of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 10%· Stable
2720 SOUTH CLINTON AVENUE, HAMILTON, NJ 08610
(609)631-4168NCES ID 340654003092Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Hamilton West-Watson 363rd of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 10% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 10th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 304 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,427 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.0% | 52.6% | ▲ 32.6 pts | |
| White | 54.9% | 23.7% | ▼ 31.2 pts | |
| Black | 20.1% | 18.9% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 2.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $357K in zip 08610 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Hamilton West-Watson
- #276Trenton Central High School - Main CampusTrenton Public School District · 1.7 mi away276th of 404
ELA 23% ▲2 · Math 36% ▲26Compare - #342Hamilton North - NottinghamHamilton Township Public School District · 2.2 mi away342nd of 404
ELA 25% ▲4 · Math 13% ▲3Compare - #396Capital City High SchoolTrenton Public School District · 2.5 mi away396th of 404
Compare - #282Hamilton East - SteinertHamilton Township Public School District · 3.4 mi away282nd of 404
ELA 33% ▲12 · Math 24% ▲14Compare - #226Bordentown Regional High SchoolBordentown Regional School District · 3.7 mi away226th of 404
ELA 37% ▲16 · Math 39% ▲29Compare - #200Lawrence High SchoolLawrence Township Public School District · 4.6 mi away200th of 404
ELA 51% ▲30 · Math 31% ▲21Compare - #334Trenton STEM-to-Civics Charter SchoolTrenton STEM-to-Civics Charter School · 4.6 mi away · charter334th of 404
ELA 29% ▲8 · Math 10% =Compare - –MCVS Assunpink Shared Time Center/RubinoArea Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County · 5 mi awayCompare
What school district is Hamilton West-Watson in?
Hamilton West-Watson is part of the Hamilton Township Public School District district in HAMILTON, New Jersey.
Is Hamilton West-Watson a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hamilton West-Watson 363rd of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hamilton West-Watson?
Hispanic 53%, White 24%, Black 19%, Two or more races 3% (1,427 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hamilton West-Watson cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08610 is $357K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.