- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340561003800
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-106 students YoY
Howell High School shrank from 2,011 students in 2022-23 to 1,905 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 133.2 → 129.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-106 students YoY 340561003800 · Farmingdale, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,775 enr · 13.3:1 · 10.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Freehold Township High School (1,813 students)
Howell High School shrank from 2,011 students in 2022-23 to 1,905 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 133.2 → 129.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Howell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freehold Towns
Freehold Township High School
1,813 students
- This school
Howell High School
1,775 students
- Marlboro High
Marlboro High School
1,700 students
- Manalapan High
Manalapan High School
1,690 students
- Colts Neck Hig
Colts Neck High School
1,430 students
- Freehold Borou
Freehold Borough High School
1,376 students
What this shows Howell High School reports 1,775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howell High School compares
Howell High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Freehold Regional High School District reports $21,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,700
- 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
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 (~1,775 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,011 (2022-23) → 1,905 (2023-24), down 106.
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 45/100 (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 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.
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.