- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hackettstown, NJ
Hackettstown High School
Federal NCES profile for Hackettstown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340630005814
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hackettstown High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hackettstown · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hackettstown High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hackettstown High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hackettstown, NJ.
School address
District: Hackettstown Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340630005814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Hackettstown High School held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 340630005814 · Hackettstown, NJ High · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 12.1:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Hackettstown Middle School (507 students)
Hackettstown High School held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hackettstown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hackettstown High School
868 students
- Hackettstown M
Hackettstown Middle School
507 students
- Willow Grove E 320
Willow Grove Elementary School
320 students
- Hatchery Hill 283
Hatchery Hill Elementary School
283 students
What this shows Hackettstown High School reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hackettstown High School compares
Hackettstown 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 45% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,052
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
African American 5.0%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Hackettstown High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hackettstown Public School District reports $23,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hackettstown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackettstown Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hatchery Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hackettstown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~868 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hackettstown High School
How many students attend Hackettstown High School?
Hackettstown High School has 868 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hackettstown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 926 (2022-23) → 889 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hackettstown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hackettstown High School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hackettstown High School?
16.3% of students at Hackettstown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hackettstown High School?
The largest demographic group at Hackettstown High School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Hackettstown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hackettstown High School?
Hackettstown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Hackettstown High School rank among public schools in Hackettstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hackettstown High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hackettstown, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hackettstown Public School District?
Besides Hackettstown High School, Hackettstown Public School District also operates Hackettstown Middle School (507 students), Willow Grove Elementary School (320 students), and Hatchery Hill Elementary School (283 students). See the Hackettstown Public School District district page for the complete list.