Enrollment
1,287
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340300001420
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 62/100 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
- 62
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Hill High School West compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherry Hill High School West
Cherry Hill High School West is a large high school in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, enrolling 1,287 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 20.1% 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 95% of state schools at 1,287 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #111.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 35 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 143 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Cherry Hill School District also operates Cherry Hill High School East (2,120 students) and John a. Carusi Middle School (859 students) alongside Cherry Hill High School West.
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 Cherry Hill High School West compares
Cherry Hill High School West 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,567
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherry Hill School District, which includes Cherry Hill High School West.
$23,567
Per student
-6%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.8%
State 27.4%
Federal 4.9%
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 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
- 2,120
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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
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 (~1,287 students)
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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.
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 62/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Cherry Hill High School West a good school?
Cherry Hill High School West earns 62/100 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 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.
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