Enrollment
253
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 340001900269 Charter school
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts — Somers Point, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 66
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 2
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts reports 253 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 46% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 117% above the New Jersey average and 24% above the national baseline. The school offers 6 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 253 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts spends $27,134 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.5% from local sources (property taxes), 14.8% from the state, and 16.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 117% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 17% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 117% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 11% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,134
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 253 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 253 Top 17% in New Jersey — larger than 83% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 8.6:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.3% +117% vs state
NCES ID 340001900269
Student demographics
African American 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
White 28.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 34.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 253:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 72
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts, which includes Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts.
$27,134
Per student
-7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 68.5%
State 14.8%
Federal 16.7%
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.
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts
How many students attend Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts?
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts has 253 students enrolled. It is a high school in SOMERS POINT, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts is 8.6:1, which is 28% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts?
64.3% of students at Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts is African American at 34.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in SOMERS POINT, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts?
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.