Enrollment
2,830
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340126002704
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 58/100 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
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
213.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bayonne High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bayonne High School
Bayonne High School is a higher-need, large high school in Bayonne, New Jersey, enrolling 2,830 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,830 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #9.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 157 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Bayonne's high schools, it stands alongside Bayonne Alternative High School (109 students): Bayonne High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Bayonne School District also operates William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 (1,203 students) and Walter F. Robinson Community School (924 students) alongside Bayonne High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bayonne High School compares
Bayonne High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,344
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bayonne School District, which includes Bayonne High School.
$21,344
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 54.5%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,830 students)
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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.
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 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bayonne High School a good school?
Bayonne High School earns 58/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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