Enrollment
1,489
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340291004604
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 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.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Bayville · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
121.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Regional High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Regional High School
Central Regional High School is a large high school in Bayville, New Jersey, enrolling 1,489 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.0% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,489 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #97, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 349 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,489 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Central Regional School District, also runs Central Regional Middle School (680 students).
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 Central Regional High School compares
Central Regional 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,568
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Regional School District, which includes Central Regional High School.
$20,568
Per student
-18%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 24.9%
Federal 5.8%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,489 students)
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Central Regional High School a good school?
Central Regional 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 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.
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