- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holmdel, NJ
Holmdel High School
Federal NCES profile for Holmdel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340741003850
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmdel High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Holmdel · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 1.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmdel High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmdel High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Holmdel, NJ.
School address
District: Holmdel Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340741003850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Holmdel High School held near 960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.1 → 87.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 340741003850 · Holmdel, NJ High · MID · TRAD
934 enr · 11:1 · 1.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Village School (822 students)
Holmdel High School held near 960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.1 → 87.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Holmdel High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Holmdel High School
934 students
- Village School
Village School
822 students
- Indian Hill Sc
Indian Hill School
610 students
- William R. Sat
William R. Satz School
455 students
What this shows Holmdel High School reports 934 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holmdel High School compares
Holmdel 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.8% | ▼ 94% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 934 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
934
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$28,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 156 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
White 72.2%
Asian 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Holmdel High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
District finance for Holmdel Township School District reports $28,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holmdel High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William R. Satz School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holmdel High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~934 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Holmdel High School
How many students attend Holmdel High School?
Holmdel High School has 934 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holmdel, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 932 (2022-23) → 960 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmdel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmdel High School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Holmdel High School?
1.8% of students at Holmdel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmdel High School?
The largest demographic group at Holmdel High School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Holmdel, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmdel High School?
Holmdel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Holmdel High School rank among public schools in Holmdel?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmdel High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Holmdel, 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 Holmdel Township School District?
Besides Holmdel High School, Holmdel Township School District also operates Village School (822 students), Indian Hill School (610 students), and William R. Satz School (455 students). See the Holmdel Township School District district page for the complete list.