- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hawthorne, NJ
Hawthorne High School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340699004806
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hawthorne, NJ.
School address
District: Hawthorne Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340699004806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Hawthorne High School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.7 → 52.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 340699004806 · Hawthorne, NJ High · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 10.3:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Middle School (522 students)
Hawthorne High School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.7 → 52.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hawthorne High School
569 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
522 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
521 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
264 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Hawthorne High School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne High School compares
Hawthorne 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 16% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,062
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
White 45.0%
African American 4.2%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Public School District reports $25,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne High School
How many students attend Hawthorne High School?
Hawthorne High School has 569 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hawthorne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne High School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne High School?
24.9% of students at Hawthorne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne High School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne High School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne High School?
Hawthorne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Hawthorne High School rank among public schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawthorne Public School District?
Besides Hawthorne High School, Hawthorne Public School District also operates Lincoln Middle School (522 students), Roosevelt Elementary School (521 students), and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (264 students). See the Hawthorne Public School District district page for the complete list.