Enrollment
493
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340717003372
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Park High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Park High School
Highland Park High School is a mid-sized high school in Highland Park, New Jersey, enrolling 493 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.4% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 493 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 428 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #294.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 164 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Highland Park Boro School District also operates Bartle Elementary School (405 students) and Highland Park Middle School (349 students) alongside Highland Park 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 Highland Park High School compares
Highland Park 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,994
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highland Park Boro School District, which includes Highland Park High School.
$24,994
Per student
+0%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.8%
State 27.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~493 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 55/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Highland Park on the city page.
Is Highland Park High School a good school?
Highland Park High School earns 55/100 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. 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 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.
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