Enrollment
1,775
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmingdale, NJ
Howell High School
Federal NCES profile for Howell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340561003800
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howell High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Farmingdale · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Howell High School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howell High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Farmingdale, NJ.
School address
District: Freehold Regional High School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340561003800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
133.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howell High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howell High School
Howell High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Farmingdale, New Jersey, enrolling 1,775 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,775 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Freehold Regional High School District also operates Freehold Township High School (1,813 students) and Marlboro High School (1,700 students) alongside Howell 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 Howell High School compares
Howell 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 66% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,775 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,775
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$20,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Howell High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freehold Regional High School District, which includes Howell High School.
$20,241
Per student
-19%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 33.9%
Federal 3.7%
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 Howell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Township High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marlboro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manalapan High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colts Neck High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freehold Borough High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,775 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Howell High School
How many students attend Howell High School?
Howell High School has 1,775 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmingdale, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howell High School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howell High School?
10.1% of students at Howell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howell High School?
The largest demographic group at Howell High School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Farmingdale, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howell High School?
Howell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Howell High School rank among public schools in Farmingdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Howell High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Farmingdale, 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 Farmingdale on the city page.
Is Howell High School a good school?
Howell High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. 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 Freehold Regional High School District?
Besides Howell High School, Freehold Regional High School District also operates Freehold Township High School (1,813 students), Marlboro High School (1,700 students), and Manalapan High School (1,690 students). See the Freehold Regional High School District district page for the complete list.
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