- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burlington, NJ
Burlington Township High School
Federal NCES profile for Burlington Township High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340246001004
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington Township High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlington Township High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Township High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Burlington, NJ.
School address
District: Burlington Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340246001004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Burlington Township High School held near 1,176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 102.2 → 99.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 340246001004 · Burlington, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,118 enr · 11:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain Woods Elementary School (951 students)
Burlington Township High School held near 1,176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 102.2 → 99.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Burlington Township High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Burlington Township High School
1,118 students
- Fountain Woods
Fountain Woods Elementary School
951 students
- Burlington Tow
Burlington Township Middle School at Springside
822 students
- B. Bernice You
B. Bernice Young Elementary School
681 students
What this shows Burlington Township High School reports 1,118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burlington Township High School compares
Burlington Township 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 25% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,118 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,118
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,806
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.9%
White 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Asian 12.5%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Burlington Township High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burlington Township School District reports $23,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burlington Township High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burlington Township Middle School at Springside | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B. Bernice Young Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlington Township High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Burlington Township High School
How many students attend Burlington Township High School?
Burlington Township High School has 1,118 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burlington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,187 (2022-23) → 1,176 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Township High School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Burlington Township High School?
22.1% of students at Burlington Township High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington Township High School?
The largest demographic group at Burlington Township High School is African American at 34.9% of enrollment, in Burlington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington Township High School?
Burlington Township High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Burlington Township High School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Township High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Burlington, 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 Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington Township School District?
Besides Burlington Township High School, Burlington Township School District also operates Fountain Woods Elementary School (951 students), Burlington Township Middle School at Springside (822 students), and B. Bernice Young Elementary School (681 students). See the Burlington Township School District district page for the complete list.