Enrollment
795
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Harrison, NJ
Harrison High School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340687002738
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison High School has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Harrison, NJ.
School address
District: Harrison Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340687002738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+110% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrison High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrison High School
Harrison High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Harrison, New Jersey, enrolling 795 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 93% of New Jersey schools and 32% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 62.2% of students qualify for free meals, 110% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 795 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Harrison Public Schools also operates Washington Middle School (466 students) and Kennedy Elementary School (330 students) alongside Harrison 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 Harrison High School compares
Harrison 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 110% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 110% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,131
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 87.2%
White 6.4%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Harrison High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison Public Schools, which includes Harrison High School.
$22,131
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 68.0%
Federal 11.0%
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 Harrison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~795 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Harrison High School
How many students attend Harrison High School?
Harrison High School has 795 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrison, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison High School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison High School?
62.2% of students at Harrison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison High School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison High School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment, in Harrison, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison High School?
Harrison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Harrison High School rank among public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Harrison, 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 Harrison on the city page.
Is Harrison High School a good school?
Harrison High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. 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 Harrison Public Schools?
Besides Harrison High School, Harrison Public Schools also operates Washington Middle School (466 students), Kennedy Elementary School (330 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (306 students). See the Harrison Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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