- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakland, NJ
Indian Hills High School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Hills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341356000724
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Hills High School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Hills High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Oakland, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341356000724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Indian Hills High School shrank from 736 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 85.7 → 79.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 341356000724 · Oakland, NJ High · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 7.9:1 · 3.4% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramapo High School (1,166 students)
Indian Hills High School shrank from 736 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 85.7 → 79.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Indian Hills High School compares
Indian Hills 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 89% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$33,415
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 134 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Indian Hills High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District reports $33,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Hills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Hills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Hills High School
How many students attend Indian Hills High School?
Indian Hills High School has 668 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakland, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills High School is 7.9:1, which is 33% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 Indian Hills High School?
3.4% of students at Indian Hills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Hills High School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Hills High School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Oakland, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Hills High School?
Indian Hills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 Indian Hills High School rank among public schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Oakland, 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 Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District?
Besides Indian Hills High School, Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District also operates Ramapo High School (1,166 students). See the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District district page for the complete list.