Enrollment
1,813
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack High School
Federal NCES profile for Hackensack High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340627000496
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hackensack High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hackensack · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hackensack 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, Hackensack High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hackensack, NJ.
School address
District: Hackensack School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340627000496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
137.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hackensack High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hackensack High School
Hackensack High School is a large high school in Hackensack, New Jersey, enrolling 1,813 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.5% 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 1,813 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hackensack's high schools, it stands alongside Bergen County Academies (1,130 students): Hackensack High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 12.2:1).
Hackensack School District also operates Hackensack Middle School (1,399 students) and Fairmount (621 students) alongside Hackensack 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 Hackensack High School compares
Hackensack 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 27% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,813 | top 2% | - | - |
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.
1,813
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
23.5%
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
$25,032
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%
African American 19.2%
White 7.2%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Hackensack High School is less 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 Hackensack School District, which includes Hackensack High School.
$25,032
Per student
+0%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 37.8%
Federal 6.5%
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 Hackensack High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairmount | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nellie K. Parker | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fanny Meyer Hillers | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Avenue | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hackensack High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Hackensack
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,813 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hackensack High School
How many students attend Hackensack High School?
Hackensack High School has 1,813 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hackensack, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hackensack High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hackensack 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 Hackensack High School?
37.5% of students at Hackensack High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hackensack High School?
The largest demographic group at Hackensack High School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Hackensack, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hackensack High School?
Hackensack High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Hackensack High School rank among public schools in Hackensack?
By Resource Investment Index, Hackensack High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hackensack, 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 Hackensack on the city page.
Is Hackensack High School a good school?
Hackensack High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Hackensack School District?
Besides Hackensack High School, Hackensack School District also operates Hackensack Middle School (1,399 students), Fairmount (621 students), and Nellie K. Parker (589 students). See the Hackensack School District district page for the complete list.
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