Enrollment
1,430
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340561000237
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 64/100 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
- 64
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colts Neck High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colts Neck High School
Colts Neck High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Colts Neck, New Jersey, enrolling 1,430 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 93% of New Jersey schools and 33% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,430 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #97.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Freehold Regional High School District also operates Freehold Township High School (1,813 students) and Howell High School (1,775 students) alongside Colts Neck High School.
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 Colts Neck High School compares
Colts Neck High School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,241
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freehold Regional High School District, which includes Colts Neck High School.
$20,241
Per student
-19%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 33.9%
Federal 3.7%
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 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
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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 (~1,430 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 64/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Colts Neck on the city page.
Is Colts Neck High School a good school?
Colts Neck High School earns 64/100 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. 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 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.
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