Enrollment
2,055
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bloomfield, NJ
Bloomfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Bloomfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340183001980
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloomfield High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bloomfield High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomfield High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Bloomfield, NJ.
School address
District: Bloomfield Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340183001980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
168.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bloomfield High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield High School is a large high school in Bloomfield, New Jersey, enrolling 2,055 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 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 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,055 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #48, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bloomfield Township School District also operates Bloomfield Middle School (944 students) and Fairview Elementary School (499 students) alongside Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield High School compares
Bloomfield 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▲ 10% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,055 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,055
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$21,950
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
African American 22.9%
White 21.8%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Bloomfield High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomfield Township School District, which includes Bloomfield High School.
$21,950
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 40.7%
Federal 7.6%
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 Bloomfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Demarest Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak View Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bloomfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~2,055 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bloomfield High School
How many students attend Bloomfield High School?
Bloomfield High School has 2,055 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bloomfield, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield High School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bloomfield High School?
32.7% of students at Bloomfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloomfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Bloomfield High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloomfield High School?
Bloomfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Bloomfield High School rank among public schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomfield High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield on the city page.
Is Bloomfield High School a good school?
Bloomfield High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Bloomfield Township School District?
Besides Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield Township School District also operates Bloomfield Middle School (944 students), Fairview Elementary School (499 students), and Demarest Elementary School (482 students). See the Bloomfield Township School District district page for the complete list.
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