- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Barnegat, NJ
Barnegat High School
Federal NCES profile for Barnegat High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341647000557
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnegat High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Barnegat · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Barnegat High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnegat High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Barnegat, NJ.
School address
District: Barnegat Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341647000557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Barnegat High School held near 997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 83.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 341647000557 · Barnegat, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,003 enr · 11.4:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cecil S. Collins Elementary (744 students)
Barnegat High School held near 997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 83.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Barnegat High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Barnegat High School
1,003 students
- Cecil S. Colli
Cecil S. Collins Elementary
744 students
- Joseph T. Dona
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
524 students
- Russell O. Bra
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
509 students
- Robert L. Horb
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
499 students
- Lillian M. Dun 325
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
325 students
What this shows Barnegat High School reports 1,003 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barnegat High School compares
Barnegat 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 20% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,003
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$21,050
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Barnegat High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Barnegat Township School District reports $21,050 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barnegat High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil S. Collins Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell O. Brackman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnegat High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,003 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barnegat High School
How many students attend Barnegat High School?
Barnegat High School has 1,003 students enrolled. It is a high school in Barnegat, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 983 (2022-23) → 997 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnegat High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnegat High School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Barnegat High School?
23.6% of students at Barnegat High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnegat High School?
The largest demographic group at Barnegat High School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Barnegat, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnegat High School?
Barnegat High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Barnegat High School rank among public schools in Barnegat?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnegat High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Barnegat, 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 Barnegat on the city page.
What other schools are in Barnegat Township School District?
Besides Barnegat High School, Barnegat Township School District also operates Cecil S. Collins Elementary (744 students), Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School (524 students), and Russell O. Brackman Middle School (509 students). See the Barnegat Township School District district page for the complete list.