Monmouth County Vocational School District

Freehold, New Jersey — 8 schools

1,545
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$35,825
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Monmouth County Vocational School District operates 8 public schools serving 1,545 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,635 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Monmouth County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $35,825 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 66.4% local, 30.4% state, and 3.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $163,640 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 74/100, ranked #68 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 5 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (20 AP courses district-wide), a 134.7:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 17.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.9% White, 24.1% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Biotechnology High School accounts for 19.3% of all Monmouth County Vocational School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Monmouth County Vocational 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

Monmouth County Vocational School District school enrollment varies 63× across entities

Monmouth County Vocational School District school enrollment ranges from 5 students (lowest) to 315 students (highest), a spread of 310 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Monmouth County Vocational School District student-counselor ratio is 135:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Monmouth County Vocational School District chronic absenteeism rate is 17.0% — 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 Monmouth County Vocational School District is typically wider than the Monmouth County Vocational 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?

3.2%
Federal
30.4%
State
66.4%
Local

Funding Equity

74
Equity Score
68 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Monmouth County county, where this district is located.

$1,676
Studio/mo
$1,889
1 BR/mo
$2,328
2 BR/mo
$3,043
3 BR/mo
$3,371
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$163,640
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in Monmouth County Vocational School District.

White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 24.1%
Multiracial 3.7%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

5 / 8
Schools with AP
20 AP courses total
134.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Monmouth County Vocational School District

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Monmouth County Vocational School District?

Monmouth County Vocational School District has 8 schools, including 8 high. Total enrollment is 1,545 students.

How much does Monmouth County Vocational School District spend per student?

Monmouth County Vocational School District spends $35,825 per student. The district has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #68 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Monmouth County Vocational School District?

The average teacher salary in Monmouth County Vocational School District is $163,640 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Monmouth County Vocational School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Monmouth County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Monmouth County Vocational School District?

Monmouth County Vocational School District students are 57.9% White, 24.1% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Monmouth County Vocational School District?

Monmouth County Vocational School District has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #68 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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