- Enrollment
- 2,080
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Brunswick, NJ
East Brunswick High School
Federal NCES profile for East Brunswick High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340411003294
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Brunswick High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in East Brunswick · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Brunswick High School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Brunswick High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in East Brunswick, NJ.
School address
District: East Brunswick Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340411003294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
East Brunswick High School held near 2,104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+68 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 160.5 → 167.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+68 students YoY 340411003294 · East Brunswick, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,124 enr · 13.3:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Churchill Junior High School (2,080 students)
East Brunswick High School held near 2,104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+68 headcount). Teacher FTE added 160.5 → 167.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
East Brunswick High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Brunswick High School
2,124 students
- Churchill Juni
Churchill Junior High School
2,080 students
- Hammarskjold U
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
1,221 students
- Memorial Eleme 408
Memorial Elementary School
408 students
- Frost Elementa 383
Frost Elementary School
383 students
- Lawrence Brook 362
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
362 students
What this shows East Brunswick High School reports 2,124 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Brunswick High School compares
East Brunswick 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 51% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,124 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,124
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$26,439
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
Asian 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, East Brunswick High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Brunswick Township School District reports $26,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Brunswick High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frost Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Brook Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Brunswick High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~2,124 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Brunswick High School
How many students attend East Brunswick High School?
East Brunswick High School has 2,124 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Brunswick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,036 (2022-23) → 2,104 (2023-24), nearly flat (+68).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Brunswick High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Brunswick High School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Brunswick High School?
14.5% of students at East Brunswick High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Brunswick High School?
The largest demographic group at East Brunswick High School is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in East Brunswick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Brunswick High School?
East Brunswick High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 East Brunswick High School rank among public schools in East Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, East Brunswick High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in East Brunswick, 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 East Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in East Brunswick Township School District?
Besides East Brunswick High School, East Brunswick Township School District also operates Churchill Junior High School (2,080 students), Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School (1,221 students), and Memorial Elementary School (408 students). See the East Brunswick Township School District district page for the complete list.