- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bayonne, NJ
Bayonne High School
Federal NCES profile for Bayonne 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 340126002704
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayonne High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Bayonne · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayonne High School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayonne High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Bayonne, NJ.
School address
District: Bayonne School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340126002704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+176 students YoY
Bayonne High School grew from 2,656 students in 2022-23 to 2,832 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 213.0 → 223.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+176 students YoY 340126002704 · Bayonne, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,830 enr · 13.3:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 (1,203 students)
Bayonne High School grew from 2,656 students in 2022-23 to 2,832 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 213.0 → 223.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Bayonne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bayonne High School
2,830 students
- William Shemin
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
1,203 students
- Walter F. Robi 924
Walter F. Robinson Community School
924 students
- Woodrow Wilson 740
Woodrow Wilson Community School
740 students
- Horace Mann Co 712
Horace Mann Community School
712 students
- Washington Com 691
Washington Community School #9
691 students
What this shows Bayonne High School reports 2,830 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayonne High School compares
Bayonne High School is a growing 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▲ 70% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,830 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,830
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$22,001
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
Counselors18.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 451 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
African American 16.3%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Bayonne High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
District finance for Bayonne School District reports $22,001 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayonne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter F. Robinson Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Community School #9 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayonne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Bayonne
2 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 (~2,830 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayonne High School
How many students attend Bayonne High School?
Bayonne High School has 2,830 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bayonne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,656 (2022-23) → 2,832 (2023-24), up 176.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayonne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayonne High School is 13.3:1, which is 13% 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 Bayonne High School?
50.2% of students at Bayonne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayonne High School?
The largest demographic group at Bayonne High School is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Bayonne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayonne High School?
Bayonne 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 Bayonne High School rank among public schools in Bayonne?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayonne High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Bayonne, 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 Bayonne on the city page.
What other schools are in Bayonne School District?
Besides Bayonne High School, Bayonne School District also operates William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 (1,203 students), Walter F. Robinson Community School (924 students), and Woodrow Wilson Community School (740 students). See the Bayonne School District district page for the complete list.