Enrollment
1,798
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Orange, NJ
East Orange Campus High School
Federal NCES profile for East Orange Campus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340423000494
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Orange Campus High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #22 of 22
- public schools in East Orange · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Orange Campus High School has class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Orange Campus High School ranks #22 of 22 public schools in East Orange, NJ.
School address
District: East Orange School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340423000494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Orange Campus High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Orange Campus High School
East Orange Campus High School is a large high school in East Orange, New Jersey, enrolling 1,798 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 97% of New Jersey schools and 51% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,798 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #39, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Orange School District also operates Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School (701 students) and East Orange Stem Academy High School (646 students) alongside East Orange Campus 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 East Orange Campus High School compares
East Orange Campus 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 51% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 53% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,798 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,798
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$28,608
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 191 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
White 2.8%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, East Orange Campus High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Orange School District, which includes East Orange Campus High School.
$28,608
Per student
+15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.0%
State 79.7%
Federal 11.2%
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 East Orange Campus High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Orange Stem Academy High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Orange Campus High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,798 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Orange Campus High School
How many students attend East Orange Campus High School?
East Orange Campus High School has 1,798 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Orange, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Orange Campus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Orange Campus High School is 17.8:1, which is 51% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Orange Campus High School?
45.3% of students at East Orange Campus 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 Orange Campus High School?
The largest demographic group at East Orange Campus High School is African American at 79.4% of enrollment, in East Orange, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Orange Campus High School?
East Orange Campus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 East Orange Campus High School rank among public schools in East Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, East Orange Campus High School ranks #22 of 22 public schools in East Orange, 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 Orange on the city page.
Is East Orange Campus High School a good school?
East Orange Campus High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 East Orange School District?
Besides East Orange Campus High School, East Orange School District also operates Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School (701 students), East Orange Stem Academy High School (646 students), and Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence (612 students). See the East Orange School District district page for the complete list.
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