- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cliffside Park, NJ
Cliffside Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Cliffside Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340327000304
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cliffside Park High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Cliffside Park · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cliffside Park High School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cliffside Park High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cliffside Park, NJ.
School address
District: Cliffside Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340327000304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Cliffside Park High School held near 1,283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 95.0 → 95.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 340327000304 · Cliffside Park, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,314 enr · 13.8:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: School #6/Middle School (679 students)
Cliffside Park High School held near 1,283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE held 95.0 → 95.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Cliffside Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cliffside Park High School
1,314 students
- School #6/Midd
School #6/Middle School
679 students
- School #4 478
School #4
478 students
- School #3 359
School #3
359 students
- School #5 305
School #5
305 students
What this shows Cliffside Park High School reports 1,314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cliffside Park High School compares
Cliffside Park 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▲ 20% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,314 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,314
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,299
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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.5%
White 18.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Cliffside Park High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Cliffside Park School District reports $22,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cliffside Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| School #6/Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #4 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #3 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School #5 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cliffside Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~1,314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cliffside Park High School
How many students attend Cliffside Park High School?
Cliffside Park High School has 1,314 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cliffside Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,240 (2022-23) → 1,283 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cliffside Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cliffside Park High School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cliffside Park High School?
35.6% of students at Cliffside Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cliffside Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Cliffside Park High School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment, in Cliffside Park, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cliffside Park High School?
Cliffside Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Cliffside Park High School rank among public schools in Cliffside Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Cliffside Park High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cliffside Park, 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 Cliffside Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Cliffside Park School District?
Besides Cliffside Park High School, Cliffside Park School District also operates School #6/Middle School (679 students), School #4 (478 students), and School #3 (359 students). See the Cliffside Park School District district page for the complete list.