- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bayville, NJ
Central Regional High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Regional High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340291004604
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Regional High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Bayville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central 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, Central Regional High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bayville, NJ.
School address
District: Central Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340291004604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Central Regional High School held near 1,562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 121.3 → 119.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 340291004604 · Bayville, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,489 enr · 12.3:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Regional Middle School (680 students)
Central Regional High School held near 1,562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 121.3 → 119.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Central Regional High School compares
Central 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 9% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,489 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,489
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$23,278
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Central Regional High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Regional School District reports $23,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Regional High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Regional Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Regional High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~1,489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Regional High School
How many students attend Central Regional High School?
Central Regional High School has 1,489 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bayville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,606 (2022-23) → 1,562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Regional High School is 12.3:1, which is 4% 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 Central Regional High School?
27.0% of students at Central 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 Central Regional High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Regional High School is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Bayville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Regional High School?
Central Regional High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Central Regional High School rank among public schools in Bayville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Regional High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bayville, 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 Bayville on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Regional School District?
Besides Central Regional High School, Central Regional School District also operates Central Regional Middle School (680 students). See the Central Regional School District district page for the complete list.