- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dunellen, NJ
Dunellen High School
Federal NCES profile for Dunellen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340402003286
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunellen High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dunellen · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunellen High School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunellen High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dunellen, NJ.
School address
District: Dunellen Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340402003286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Dunellen High School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 340402003286 · Dunellen, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 13.2:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: John P. Faber Elementary School (621 students)
Dunellen High School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dunellen High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John P. Faber
John P. Faber Elementary School
621 students
- This school
Dunellen High School
409 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
333 students
What this shows Dunellen High School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunellen High School compares
Dunellen 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▲ 11% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$20,228
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%
White 20.3%
African American 13.7%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Dunellen High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dunellen Public School District reports $20,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunellen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Faber Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunellen High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dunellen High School
How many students attend Dunellen High School?
Dunellen High School has 409 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dunellen, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunellen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunellen High School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunellen High School?
32.9% of students at Dunellen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunellen High School?
The largest demographic group at Dunellen High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Dunellen, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunellen High School?
Dunellen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Dunellen High School rank among public schools in Dunellen?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunellen High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dunellen, 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 Dunellen Public School District?
Besides Dunellen High School, Dunellen Public School District also operates John P. Faber Elementary School (621 students) and Lincoln Middle School (333 students). See the Dunellen Public School District district page for the complete list.