- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Highland Park, NJ
Highland Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park 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 340717003372
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Highland Park · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Highland Park, NJ.
School address
District: Highland Park Boro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340717003372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Highland Park High School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 340717003372 · Highland Park, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 11.5:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bartle Elementary School (405 students)
Highland Park High School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Highland Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Highland Park High School
493 students
- Bartle Element
Bartle Elementary School
405 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Middle School
349 students
- Irving Primary
Irving Primary School
326 students
What this shows Highland Park High School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park High School compares
Highland Park 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 1% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$25,851
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 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Asian 19.5%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Highland Park High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Highland Park Boro School District reports $25,851 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park High School
How many students attend Highland Park High School?
Highland Park High School has 493 students enrolled. It is a high school in Highland Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park High School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Highland Park High School?
29.4% of students at Highland Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park High School is White at 35.1% of enrollment, in Highland Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park High School?
Highland Park 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 Highland Park High School rank among public schools in Highland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park Boro School District?
Besides Highland Park High School, Highland Park Boro School District also operates Bartle Elementary School (405 students), Highland Park Middle School (349 students), and Irving Primary School (326 students). See the Highland Park Boro School District district page for the complete list.