- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clark, NJ
Arthur L. Johnson High School
Federal NCES profile for Arthur L. Johnson 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 340315000205
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur L. Johnson High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Clark · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur L. Johnson High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur L. Johnson High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Clark, NJ.
School address
District: Clark Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340315000205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Arthur L. Johnson High School held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 340315000205 · Clark, NJ High · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 12.5:1 · 2.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank K. Hehnly (543 students)
Arthur L. Johnson High School held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Arthur L. Johnson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arthur L. Johnson High School
785 students
- Frank K. Hehnl
Frank K. Hehnly
543 students
- Carl H. Kumpf
Carl H. Kumpf School
528 students
- Valley Road Sc
Valley Road School
390 students
- Clark Preschoo 22
Clark Preschool Annex
22 students
What this shows Arthur L. Johnson High School reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur L. Johnson High School compares
Arthur L. Johnson 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 93% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,109
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.3 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Arthur L. Johnson High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Clark Township Public School District reports $21,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arthur L. Johnson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank K. Hehnly | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl H. Kumpf School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark Preschool Annex | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur L. Johnson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arthur L. Johnson High School
How many students attend Arthur L. Johnson High School?
Arthur L. Johnson High School has 785 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur L. Johnson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur L. Johnson High School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arthur L. Johnson High School?
2.1% of students at Arthur L. Johnson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur L. Johnson High School?
The largest demographic group at Arthur L. Johnson High School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Clark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur L. Johnson High School?
Arthur L. Johnson 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 Arthur L. Johnson High School rank among public schools in Clark?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur L. Johnson High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Clark, 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 Clark on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark Township Public School District?
Besides Arthur L. Johnson High School, Clark Township Public School District also operates Frank K. Hehnly (543 students), Carl H. Kumpf School (528 students), and Valley Road School (390 students). See the Clark Township Public School District district page for the complete list.