Enrollment
1,376
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340561003796
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 60/100 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
- 60
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freehold Borough High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freehold Borough High School
Freehold Borough High School is a large high school in Freehold, New Jersey, enrolling 1,376 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.2:1 is larger than about 87% of New Jersey schools and 20% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.8% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,376 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 121 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #87, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (39%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions 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 Freehold Borough 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 Freehold Borough High School compares
Freehold Borough 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freehold Regional High School District, which includes Freehold Borough 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 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
- 1,813
- 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
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 60/100 (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 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.
Is Freehold Borough High School a good school?
Freehold Borough High School earns 60/100 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. 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 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.
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