- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Freehold, NJ
Freehold Borough High School
Federal NCES profile for Freehold Borough High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340561003796
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freehold Borough High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Freehold · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Freehold Borough High School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freehold Borough High School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Freehold, NJ.
School address
District: Freehold Regional High School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340561003796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Freehold Borough High School held near 1,407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.8 → 100.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 340561003796 · Freehold, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,376 enr · 14.2:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Freehold Township High School (1,813 students)
Freehold Borough High School held near 1,407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.8 → 100.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Freehold Borough 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
- Colts Neck Hig
Colts Neck High School
1,430 students
- This school
Freehold Borough High School
1,376 students
What this shows Freehold Borough High School reports 1,376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freehold Borough High School compares
Freehold Borough 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 6% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,376 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,376
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
White 39.2%
Asian 10.3%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Freehold Borough High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
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 Freehold Borough High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Township High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marlboro High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manalapan High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colts Neck High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freehold Borough 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
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freehold Borough High School
How many students attend Freehold Borough High School?
Freehold Borough High School has 1,376 students enrolled. It is a high school in Freehold, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,409 (2022-23) → 1,407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freehold Borough High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freehold Borough High School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freehold Borough High School?
27.8% of students at Freehold Borough High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freehold Borough High School?
The largest demographic group at Freehold Borough High School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in Freehold, 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 Freehold Borough High School?
Freehold Borough High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Freehold Borough High School rank among public schools in Freehold?
By Resource Investment Index, Freehold Borough High School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Freehold, 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 Freehold on the city page.
What other schools are in Freehold Regional High School District?
Besides Freehold Borough 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.