- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clifton, NJ
Clifton High School
Federal NCES profile for Clifton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340330004762
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifton High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #12 of 18
- public schools in Clifton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifton High School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton High School ranks #12 of 18 public schools in Clifton, NJ.
School address
District: Clifton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340330004762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Clifton High School held near 3,141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+82 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 220.9 → 221.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+82 students YoY 340330004762 · Clifton, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
3,150 enr · 14.3:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,255 students)
Clifton High School held near 3,141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+82 headcount). Teacher FTE added 220.9 → 221.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Clifton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clifton High School
3,150 students
- Woodrow Wilson 1,255
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
1,255 students
- Christopher Co 1,092
Christopher Columbus Middle School
1,092 students
- School #12 560
School #12
560 students
- School #17 501
School #17
501 students
- School #13 443
School #13
443 students
What this shows Clifton High School reports 3,150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifton High School compares
Clifton 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 74% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,150 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,150
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$22,394
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
243
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.6%
White 24.3%
Asian 4.6%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Clifton High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clifton Public School District reports $22,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christopher Columbus Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #12 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #17 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #13 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~3,150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifton High School
How many students attend Clifton High School?
Clifton High School has 3,150 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clifton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 3,059 (2022-23) → 3,141 (2023-24), nearly flat (+82).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifton High School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clifton High School?
51.4% of students at Clifton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifton High School?
The largest demographic group at Clifton High School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Clifton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifton High School?
Clifton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Clifton High School rank among public schools in Clifton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton High School ranks #12 of 18 public schools in Clifton, 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 Clifton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clifton Public School District?
Besides Clifton High School, Clifton Public School District also operates Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,255 students), Christopher Columbus Middle School (1,092 students), and School #12 (560 students). See the Clifton Public School District district page for the complete list.