Enrollment
1,315
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hammonton, NJ
Hammonton High School
Federal NCES profile for Hammonton 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 340657000136
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hammonton 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.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hammonton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hammonton 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, Hammonton High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hammonton, NJ.
School address
District: Hammonton School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340657000136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hammonton High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hammonton High School
Hammonton High School is a large high school in Hammonton, New Jersey, enrolling 1,315 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.3:1 is larger than about 87% of New Jersey schools and 21% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.9% 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 95% of state schools at 1,315 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hammonton School District spends $20,026 per pupil, 20% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 263 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,315 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hammonton School District also operates Hammonton Middle School (795 students) and Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School (696 students) alongside Hammonton 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 Hammonton High School compares
Hammonton 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 16% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,315 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,315
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% 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
34.4%
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
$20,026
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 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
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Hammonton High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hammonton School District, which includes Hammonton High School.
$20,026
Per student
-20%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 9.0%
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 Hammonton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammonton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hammonton Early Childhood Educational Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hammonton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hammonton High School
How many students attend Hammonton High School?
Hammonton High School has 1,315 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hammonton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammonton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammonton High School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hammonton High School?
24.9% of students at Hammonton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hammonton High School?
The largest demographic group at Hammonton High School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Hammonton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hammonton High School?
Hammonton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Hammonton High School rank among public schools in Hammonton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hammonton High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hammonton, 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 Hammonton on the city page.
Is Hammonton High School a good school?
Hammonton 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. 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 Hammonton School District?
Besides Hammonton High School, Hammonton School District also operates Hammonton Middle School (795 students), Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School (696 students), and Hammonton Early Childhood Educational Center (472 students). See the Hammonton School District district page for the complete list.
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