- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belleville, NJ
Belleville High School
Federal NCES profile for Belleville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340135001954
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belleville High School earns 43/100 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 9
- public schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Belleville 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, Belleville High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Belleville, NJ.
School address
District: Belleville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340135001954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+92 students YoY
Belleville High School grew from 1,499 students in 2022-23 to 1,591 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 121.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+92 students YoY 340135001954 · Belleville, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,590 enr · 13.3:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Belleville Middle School (685 students)
Belleville High School grew from 1,499 students in 2022-23 to 1,591 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 121.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Belleville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belleville High School
1,590 students
- Belleville Mid
Belleville Middle School
685 students
- Belleville Ps8 505
Belleville Ps8
505 students
- Belleville Ps4 438
Belleville Ps4
438 students
- Belleville Ps7 425
Belleville Ps7
425 students
- Belleville Ps5 362
Belleville Ps5
362 students
What this shows Belleville High School reports 1,590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belleville High School compares
Belleville 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 | 39.0% | ▲ 32% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,590 | top 3% | - | - |
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.
1,590
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above 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
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
23.3%
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
$24,177
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.2%
White 9.2%
African American 8.4%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Belleville High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Belleville Public School District reports $24,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belleville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps4 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps7 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps5 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belleville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~1,590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belleville High School
How many students attend Belleville High School?
Belleville High School has 1,590 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belleville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,499 (2022-23) → 1,591 (2023-24), up 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleville 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 Belleville High School?
39.0% of students at Belleville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belleville High School?
The largest demographic group at Belleville High School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment, in Belleville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belleville High School?
Belleville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Belleville High School rank among public schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Belleville High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Belleville, 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 Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Belleville Public School District?
Besides Belleville High School, Belleville Public School District also operates Belleville Middle School (685 students), Belleville Ps8 (505 students), and Belleville Ps4 (438 students). See the Belleville Public School District district page for the complete list.