- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Galloway, NJ
Absegami High School
Federal NCES profile for Absegami High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340606000122
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Absegami High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Galloway · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Absegami High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Absegami High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Galloway, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340606000122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Absegami High School held near 1,131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 100.8 → 100.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 340606000122 · Galloway, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,130 enr · 11.3:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakcrest High School (949 students)
Absegami High School held near 1,131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 100.8 → 100.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Absegami High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Absegami High School
1,130 students
- Oakcrest High
Oakcrest High School
949 students
- Cedar Creek Hi
Cedar Creek High School
928 students
What this shows Absegami High School reports 1,130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Absegami High School compares
Absegami 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▲ 36% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,130 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,130
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$28,723
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 24.3%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Absegami High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District reports $28,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Absegami High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakcrest High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Absegami High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,130 students)
Frequently asked questions about Absegami High School
How many students attend Absegami High School?
Absegami High School has 1,130 students enrolled. It is a high school in Galloway, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,125 (2022-23) → 1,131 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Absegami High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Absegami High School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Absegami High School?
40.3% of students at Absegami High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Absegami High School?
The largest demographic group at Absegami High School is White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Galloway, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Absegami High School?
Absegami High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Absegami High School rank among public schools in Galloway?
By Resource Investment Index, Absegami High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Galloway, 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 Galloway on the city page.
What other schools are in Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District?
Besides Absegami High School, Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District also operates Oakcrest High School (949 students) and Cedar Creek High School (928 students). See the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District district page for the complete list.