Enrollment
926
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Roselle, NJ
Abraham Clark High School
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Clark High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341428005650
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Clark High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Roselle · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Clark High School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Clark High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Roselle, NJ.
School address
District: Roselle Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341428005650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abraham Clark High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abraham Clark High School
Abraham Clark High School is a large high school in Roselle, New Jersey, enrolling 926 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 926 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and African American (46%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Roselle's high schools, it stands alongside Raymond J. Lesniak Experience Strength & Hope Recovery Hs (10 students): Abraham Clark High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 10:1).
Roselle Public School District also operates Leonard V Moore Middle School (485 students) and Grace Wilday Junior High School (482 students) alongside Abraham Clark High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Abraham Clark High School compares
Abraham Clark High School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▲ 52% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 926 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
926
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,434
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
African American 46.1%
White 2.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Abraham Clark High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roselle Public School District, which includes Abraham Clark High School.
$26,434
Per student
+6%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 56.2%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Abraham Clark High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard V Moore Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grace Wilday Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Charles C. Polk School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abraham Clark High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Roselle
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~926 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Abraham Clark High School
How many students attend Abraham Clark High School?
Abraham Clark High School has 926 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roselle, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Clark High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Clark High School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abraham Clark High School?
44.9% of students at Abraham Clark High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Clark High School?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Clark High School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Roselle, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Clark High School?
Abraham Clark High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abraham Clark High School rank among public schools in Roselle?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Clark High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Roselle, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Roselle on the city page.
Is Abraham Clark High School a good school?
Abraham Clark High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Roselle Public School District?
Besides Abraham Clark High School, Roselle Public School District also operates Leonard V Moore Middle School (485 students), Grace Wilday Junior High School (482 students), and Washington Elementary School (397 students). See the Roselle Public School District district page for the complete list.
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