- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hoboken, NJ
Hoboken High School
Federal NCES profile for Hoboken High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340735002746
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoboken High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Hoboken · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoboken High School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoboken High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Hoboken, NJ.
School address
District: Hoboken Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340735002746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+81 students YoY
Hoboken High School grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE added 44.2 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+81 students YoY 340735002746 · Hoboken, NJ High · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 14.8:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Wallace Elementary School (649 students)
Hoboken High School grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE added 44.2 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hoboken High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hoboken High School
652 students
- Wallace Elemen
Wallace Elementary School
649 students
- Joseph F Brand
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School
632 students
- Hoboken Middle
Hoboken Middle School
438 students
- Thomas G. Conn
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
353 students
What this shows Hoboken High School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoboken High School compares
Hoboken 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 87% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,424
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
White 30.8%
African American 13.7%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Hoboken High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Hoboken Public School District reports $23,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoboken High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph F Brandt Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoboken Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas G. Connors Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoboken High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoboken High School
How many students attend Hoboken High School?
Hoboken High School has 652 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hoboken, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), up 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoboken High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoboken High School is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoboken High School?
55.3% of students at Hoboken High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoboken High School?
The largest demographic group at Hoboken High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Hoboken, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoboken High School?
Hoboken High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Hoboken High School rank among public schools in Hoboken?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoboken High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Hoboken, 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 Hoboken on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoboken Public School District?
Besides Hoboken High School, Hoboken Public School District also operates Wallace Elementary School (649 students), Joseph F Brandt Elementary School (632 students), and Hoboken Middle School (438 students). See the Hoboken Public School District district page for the complete list.