- Enrollment
- 2,120
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cherry Hill, NJ
Cherry Hill High School West
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Hill High School West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340300001420
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Hill High School West earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Cherry Hill · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Hill High School West has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Hill High School West ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Cherry Hill, NJ.
School address
District: Cherry Hill School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340300001420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Cherry Hill High School West held near 1,304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 106.0 → 104.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 340300001420 · Cherry Hill, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,287 enr · 12.1:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Hill High School East (2,120 students)
Cherry Hill High School West held near 1,304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 106.0 → 104.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Cherry Hill High School West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Hill Hi
Cherry Hill High School East
2,120 students
- This school
Cherry Hill High School West
1,287 students
- John a. Carusi
John a. Carusi Middle School
859 students
- Rosa Internati 745
Rosa International Middle School
745 students
- Henry C. Beck 701
Henry C. Beck Middle School
701 students
- Clara Barton E 494
Clara Barton Elementary School
494 students
What this shows Cherry Hill High School West reports 1,287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Hill High School West compares
Cherry Hill High School West 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 32% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,287 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,287
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$24,595
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 14.7%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Cherry Hill High School West is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherry Hill School District reports $24,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherry Hill High School West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill High School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John a. Carusi Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosa International Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry C. Beck Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clara Barton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Hill High School West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Hill High School West
How many students attend Cherry Hill High School West?
Cherry Hill High School West has 1,287 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cherry Hill, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,355 (2022-23) → 1,304 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Hill High School West?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Hill High School West is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherry Hill High School West?
20.1% of students at Cherry Hill High School West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Hill High School West?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Hill High School West is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Cherry Hill, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Hill High School West?
Cherry Hill High School West has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Cherry Hill High School West rank among high schools in Cherry Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Hill High School West ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Cherry Hill, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cherry Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Hill School District?
Besides Cherry Hill High School West, Cherry Hill School District also operates Cherry Hill High School East (2,120 students), John a. Carusi Middle School (859 students), and Rosa International Middle School (745 students). See the Cherry Hill School District district page for the complete list.