- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341428005650
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Roselle · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Abraham Clark High School held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 341428005650 · Roselle, NJ High · MID · TRAD
926 enr · 13.4:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonard V Moore Middle School (485 students)
Abraham Clark High School held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Abraham Clark High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Abraham Clark High School
926 students
- Leonard V Moor
Leonard V Moore Middle School
485 students
- Grace Wilday J
Grace Wilday Junior High School
482 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
397 students
- Harrison Eleme 325
Harrison Elementary School
325 students
- Dr. Charles C. 315
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
315 students
What this shows Abraham Clark High School reports 926 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abraham Clark High School compares
Abraham Clark High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$25,254
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Roselle Public School District reports $25,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~926 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 884 (2022-23) → 918 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.