- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340657000136
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Hammonton High School held near 1,318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.6 → 94.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 340657000136 · Hammonton, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,315 enr · 14.3:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hammonton Middle School (795 students)
Hammonton High School held near 1,318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.6 → 94.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hammonton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hammonton High School
1,315 students
- Hammonton Midd
Hammonton Middle School
795 students
- Warren E. Sooy
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School
696 students
- Hammonton Earl 472
Hammonton Early Childhood Educational Center
472 students
What this shows Hammonton High School reports 1,315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hammonton High School compares
Hammonton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,218
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
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.
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
District finance for Hammonton School District reports $21,218 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,315 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,357 (2022-23) → 1,318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
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 46/100 (typical 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 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.
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.