Steinert High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as one of three secondary high schools that are part of the Hamilton Township School ...
Serving 1,454 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton East - Steinert ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton East - Steinert's student population of 1,454 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
White, Dark green
School Rankings
Hamilton East - Steinert ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton East - Steinert is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1697 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
27%
34%
Black
10%
15%
White
56%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton East - Steinert's ranking?
Hamilton East - Steinert is ranked #1697 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hamilton East - Steinert often compared to?
Hamilton East - Steinertis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton West-watson, Hamilton North - Nottingham by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton East - Steinert?
The graduation rate of Hamilton East - Steinert is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hamilton East - Steinert?
1,454 students attend Hamilton East - Steinert.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hamilton East - Steinert students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton East - Steinert?
Hamilton East - Steinert has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hamilton East - Steinert offer ?
Hamilton East - Steinert offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton East - Steinert part of?
Hamilton East - Steinert is part of Hamilton Township Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Hamilton East - Steinert located?
Hamilton East - Steinert is located in the Mercerville Hamilton Square neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 9 other public schools located in Mercerville Hamilton Square.
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