- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colts Neck, NJ
Colts Neck High School
Federal NCES profile for Colts Neck High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340561000237
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colts Neck High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Colts Neck · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Colts Neck High School has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colts Neck High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Colts Neck, NJ.
School address
District: Freehold Regional High School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340561000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Colts Neck High School held near 1,413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.2 → 96.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 340561000237 · Colts Neck, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,430 enr · 15.7:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Freehold Township High School (1,813 students)
Colts Neck High School held near 1,413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.2 → 96.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Colts Neck High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freehold Towns
Freehold Township High School
1,813 students
- Howell High Sc
Howell High School
1,775 students
- Marlboro High
Marlboro High School
1,700 students
- Manalapan High
Manalapan High School
1,690 students
- This school
Colts Neck High School
1,430 students
- Freehold Borou
Freehold Borough High School
1,376 students
What this shows Colts Neck High School reports 1,430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colts Neck High School compares
Colts Neck 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 57% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,430 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,430
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Colts Neck High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Freehold Regional High School District reports $21,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colts Neck High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marlboro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manalapan High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freehold Borough High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colts Neck High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colts Neck High School
How many students attend Colts Neck High School?
Colts Neck High School has 1,430 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colts Neck, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,432 (2022-23) → 1,413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colts Neck High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colts Neck High School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colts Neck High School?
12.8% of students at Colts Neck High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colts Neck High School?
The largest demographic group at Colts Neck High School is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Colts Neck, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colts Neck High School?
Colts Neck High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Colts Neck High School rank among public schools in Colts Neck?
By Resource Investment Index, Colts Neck High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Colts Neck, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Freehold Regional High School District?
Besides Colts Neck High School, Freehold Regional High School District also operates Freehold Township High School (1,813 students), Howell High School (1,775 students), and Marlboro High School (1,700 students). See the Freehold Regional High School District district page for the complete list.