- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340687002738
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 58/100 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
- 58
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Harrison High School grew from 716 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 340687002738 · Harrison, NJ High · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 15.6:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School (466 students)
Harrison High School grew from 716 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Harrison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harrison High School
795 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
466 students
- Kennedy Elemen
Kennedy Elementary School
330 students
- Lincoln Elemen 306
Lincoln Elementary School
306 students
- Hamilton Inter 295
Hamilton Intermediate School
295 students
What this shows Harrison High School reports 795 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison High School compares
Harrison High School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,373
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 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.
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
District finance for Harrison Public Schools reports $24,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~795 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 784 (2023-24), up 68.
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 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 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.
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.