- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340627000496
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Hackensack High School held near 1,726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 137.3 → 138.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 340627000496 · Hackensack, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,813 enr · 13.2:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hackensack Middle School (1,399 students)
Hackensack High School held near 1,726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 137.3 → 138.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hackensack High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hackensack High School
1,813 students
- Hackensack Mid
Hackensack Middle School
1,399 students
- Fairmount 621
Fairmount
621 students
- Nellie K. Park 589
Nellie K. Parker
589 students
- Fanny Meyer Hi 516
Fanny Meyer Hillers
516 students
- Jackson Avenue 438
Jackson Avenue
438 students
What this shows Hackensack High School reports 1,813 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hackensack High School compares
Hackensack 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$29,108
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
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.
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
District finance for Hackensack School District reports $29,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,813 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,745 (2022-23) → 1,726 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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 52/100 (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 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.
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.