- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buena, NJ
Buena Regional High School
Federal NCES profile for Buena Regional 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 340240000044
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buena Regional High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Buena · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Buena Regional High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Regional High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buena, NJ.
School address
District: Buena Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340240000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Buena Regional High School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 340240000044 · Buena, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 11.2:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Buena Regional Middle School (345 students)
Buena Regional High School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Buena Regional High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Buena Regional High School
491 students
- Buena Regional
Buena Regional Middle School
345 students
- Dr. J.P. Clear
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School
320 students
- Collings Lakes
Collings Lakes Elementary School
221 students
- John C. Milane 192
John C. Milanesi Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Buena Regional High School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buena Regional High School compares
Buena Regional 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 41% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$29,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Buena Regional High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Buena Regional School District reports $29,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buena Regional High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Regional Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Collings Lakes Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John C. Milanesi Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buena Regional High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Buena Regional High School
How many students attend Buena Regional High School?
Buena Regional High School has 491 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buena, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Regional High School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Buena Regional High School?
41.7% of students at Buena Regional High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buena Regional High School?
The largest demographic group at Buena Regional High School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Buena, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buena Regional High School?
Buena Regional 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 Buena Regional High School rank among public schools in Buena?
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Regional High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buena, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Buena Regional School District?
Besides Buena Regional High School, Buena Regional School District also operates Buena Regional Middle School (345 students), Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School (320 students), and Collings Lakes Elementary School (221 students). See the Buena Regional School District district page for the complete list.