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West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South

#2 in Best Public High Schools in Mercer County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • West Windsor, NJ
  • 268 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South is a top rated, public school located in West Windsor, NJ. It has 1,597 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 65% of students are at least proficient in math and 77% in reading.
    Address
    346 Clarksville Road
    West Windsor, NJ 08550
    Telephone
    (609) 716-5050
    Website
    west-windsor-plainsboro.k12.nj.us/schools/high_school_south
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    West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    77%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    65%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1390
    556 responses
    Average ACT
    32
    189 responses
    AP Enrollment
    37%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      C-
    Area Feel
    —
    Median Household Income
    $77,027
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,191
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $281,900
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    91%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.32 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.32 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 71 responses
    Report
    • Senior Class Trip to Disney World (lots of $$)
      35%
    • Homecoming
      20%
    • Prom
      18%
    • Spirit Week
      11%
    • Pep rallies
      4%
    • Washington Seminar
      4%
    • Homecoming
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,597
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    5%
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.34 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.34 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.34 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $76,695
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    13.2%
    60%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.43 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.43 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.43 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $18,497/ year
    National
    $12,239
    72%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.43 responses
    44%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.43 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.43 responses
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    West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South Reviews

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    West-Windsor Plainsboro High school South has excellent opportunities and activities for all students to partake in. The students have a wide range of interests, and I find that there are after school clubs to represent all of them. It is very easy to get connected with different people, even freshmen getting to know seniors, because certain classes have mixed grades, and all the offered activities build relationships. The academics are very good, with the teachers making honors classes very challenging and rigorous. The student body is very self-aware when it comes to academics, as everyone strives for good grades. The facilities could be improved upon, a few renovations to the school could improve the school environment.
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    I love the friends that I made there-- I am still very close to some of them and even some of the teachers as well. I graduated recently and still had friends at the school and I would pay them a visit in their after school activities.
    The security has tightened a lot in my four years there-- with good reason. And whenever I could, I would bring my own lunch because I enjoy homemade cooking more than cafeteria food there.
    South is very academically driven, as shown by students who are the top performers in the science and math related competitions held around the state. With this comes good academic standing, but also a lot of pressure for those other kids who aren't super smart geniuses. But it's okay, South has a place for everyone.
    I made some great friends at South. Although the faculty was not always supportive (it's a public school, after all, and the student-teacher ratio was pretty high), I encountered many teachers over my four years here who were passionate about what they taught and cared for their students. One thing I will say, though, is that the district is infamous for its competitive nature, and many students here seem to prioritize "getting into a good college" over everything else, resulting in a bad learning environment.