- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Asbury Park, NJ
Asbury Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Asbury Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340093003732
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asbury Park High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Asbury Park · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Asbury Park High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Asbury Park High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Asbury Park, NJ.
School address
District: Asbury Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340093003732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-237 students YoY
Asbury Park High School shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-39.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-237 students YoY 340093003732 · Asbury Park, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 7.6:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (443 students)
Asbury Park High School shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-39.0%). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Asbury Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
443 students
- This school
Asbury Park High School
379 students
- Bradley Elemen
Bradley Elementary School
345 students
- Dr. Martin Lut
Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School
195 students
What this shows Asbury Park High School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Asbury Park High School compares
Asbury Park High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▲ 55% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.9%
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
$47,997
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
African American 39.6%
White 1.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Asbury Park High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Asbury Park School District reports $47,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Asbury Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Asbury Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Asbury Park
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Asbury Park High School
How many students attend Asbury Park High School?
Asbury Park High School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Asbury Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), down 237.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asbury Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Asbury Park High School is 7.6:1, which is 36% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 52% 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 Asbury Park High School?
45.8% of students at Asbury Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asbury Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Asbury Park High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment, in Asbury Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asbury Park High School?
Asbury Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Asbury Park High School rank among schools in Asbury Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Asbury Park High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Asbury Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Asbury Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Asbury Park School District?
Besides Asbury Park High School, Asbury Park School District also operates Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (443 students), Bradley Elementary School (345 students), and Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School (195 students). See the Asbury Park School District district page for the complete list.