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#1105 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 45% in state
West Windsor-plainsboro High School South
High School · West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District · West Windsor, NJ
A West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
346 CLARKSVILLE ROAD, West Windsor, NJ 08550
- Math 65% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Windsor-plainsboro High School South score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 73% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Windsor-plainsboro High School South sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$206,658
Median home value
$758,900
Median rent
$2,694/mo
College educated
84.5%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Windsor-plainsboro High School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,499 | Compare → |
| Fusion Academy PrincetonPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 7–12 | 3.5 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Princeton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,532 | Compare → |
| Mercer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 184 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $24,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Windsor-plainsboro High School South is listed in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Windsor-plainsboro High School South
West Windsor-plainsboro High School South is a public high school in West Windsor, NJ, part of West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District, serving approximately 1,626 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,105 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Windsor-plainsboro High School South
What grades does West Windsor-plainsboro High School South serve?
West Windsor-plainsboro High School South serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Windsor-plainsboro High School South?
West Windsor-plainsboro High School South has an enrollment of approximately 1,626 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Windsor-plainsboro High School South?
The student-teacher ratio at West Windsor-plainsboro High School South is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Windsor-plainsboro High School South rank in NJ?
West Windsor-plainsboro High School South ranks #1,105 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is West Windsor-plainsboro High School South's MySchoolScout rating?
West Windsor-plainsboro High School South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Windsor-plainsboro High School South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Windsor-plainsboro High School South has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Windsor-plainsboro High School South a charter school?
No, West Windsor-plainsboro High School South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Windsor-plainsboro High School South a Title I school?
No, West Windsor-plainsboro High School South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Windsor-plainsboro High School South?
6.0% of students at West Windsor-plainsboro High School South qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (609) 716-5050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08550)
- 20,876
- Area average commute
- 45.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08550; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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