- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carteret, NJ
Carteret High School
Federal NCES profile for Carteret 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 340282003268
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carteret High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Carteret · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Carteret High School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carteret High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Carteret, NJ.
School address
District: Carteret Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340282003268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+93 students YoY
Carteret High School grew from 1,089 students in 2022-23 to 1,182 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 83.2 → 87.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+93 students YoY 340282003268 · Carteret, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,188 enr · 14.3:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus Elementary School (642 students)
Carteret High School grew from 1,089 students in 2022-23 to 1,182 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 83.2 → 87.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Carteret High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carteret High School
1,188 students
- Columbus Eleme
Columbus Elementary School
642 students
- Carteret Junio
Carteret Junior High School
568 students
- Carteret Middl
Carteret Middle School
540 students
- Private Nichol
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
529 students
- Nathan Hale El 436
Nathan Hale Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Carteret High School reports 1,188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carteret High School compares
Carteret 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 112% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,188 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,188
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$22,307
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
Asian 21.1%
African American 17.7%
White 9.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Carteret High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Carteret Public School District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carteret High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carteret Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carteret Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carteret High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~1,188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carteret High School
How many students attend Carteret High School?
Carteret High School has 1,188 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carteret, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,089 (2022-23) → 1,182 (2023-24), up 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carteret High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carteret High School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carteret High School?
62.8% of students at Carteret High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carteret High School?
The largest demographic group at Carteret High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Carteret, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carteret High School?
Carteret High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Carteret High School rank among public schools in Carteret?
By Resource Investment Index, Carteret High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Carteret, 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 Carteret on the city page.
What other schools are in Carteret Public School District?
Besides Carteret High School, Carteret Public School District also operates Columbus Elementary School (642 students), Carteret Junior High School (568 students), and Carteret Middle School (540 students). See the Carteret Public School District district page for the complete list.