Freehold Regional High School District

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Englishtown, New Jersey - 6 schools

An equity score of 22/100 ranks Freehold Regional High School District #542 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,241 per pupil, Freehold Regional High School District ranks #570 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

10,453
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$20,241
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Freehold Regional High School District operates 6 public schools serving 10,453 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Monmouth County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,241 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 62.4% local, 33.9% state, and 3.7% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 22/100, ranked #542 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 6 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (165 AP courses district-wide), a 272.2:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.1% White, 19.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.1% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Freehold Borough High School, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.

Its largest campus is Freehold Township High School, enrolling 1,813 students (19% of the district's total enrollment).

Freehold Township High School accounts for 17.3% of all Freehold Regional High School District student enrollment

That concentration means Freehold Regional High School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Freehold Regional High School District student-counselor ratio is 272:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Freehold Regional High School District is typically wider than the Freehold Regional High School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Freehold Regional High School District chronic absenteeism rate is 24.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Freehold Regional High School District is typically wider than the Freehold Regional High School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.7%
Federal
33.9%
State
62.4%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
542 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Freehold Regional High School District.

White 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
African American 3.5%
Asian 9.1%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 49.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Freehold Regional High School District's schools, about the same as the New Jersey average of 51.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Freehold Borough High School 65.3
  2. 2 Colts Neck High School 50.0
  3. 3 Marlboro High School 49.1
  4. 4 Freehold Township High School 48.7
  5. 5 Howell High School 45.1

Programs & Resources

6 / 6
Schools with AP
165 AP courses total
272.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Freehold Regional High School District

School Enrollment
Freehold Township High School
1,813
Howell High School
1,775
Marlboro High School
1,700
Manalapan High School
1,690
Colts Neck High School
1,430
Freehold Borough High School
1,376

How Freehold Regional High School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Jersey districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Perth Amboy Public School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Vineland Public School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Bayonne School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Plainfield Public School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Cherry Hill School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Freehold Regional High School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Freehold Regional High School District?

Freehold Regional High School District has 6 schools, including 6 high. Total enrollment is 10,453 students.

How much does Freehold Regional High School District spend per student?

Freehold Regional High School District spends $20,241 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #542 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Freehold Regional High School District?

Freehold Regional High School District students are 65.1% White, 19.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.1% Asian, 3.5% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Freehold Regional High School District?

Freehold Regional High School District has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #542 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.