Enrollment
1,913
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Irvington, NJ
Irvington High School
Federal NCES profile for Irvington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340768002104
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irvington High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Irvington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Irvington High School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irvington High School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Irvington, NJ.
School address
District: Irvington Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340768002104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
110.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irvington High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irvington High School
Irvington High School is a large high school in Irvington, New Jersey, enrolling 1,913 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 96% of New Jersey schools and 47% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.0% 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 1,913 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #38, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Irvington Public School District also operates Union Avenue Middle School (735 students) and University Middle School (719 students) alongside Irvington 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 Irvington High School compares
Irvington 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▲ 42% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,913 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,913
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$22,630
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 257 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Irvington High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Irvington Public School District, which includes Irvington High School.
$22,630
Per student
-9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 78.3%
Federal 12.2%
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 Irvington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Avenue Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Avenue | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irvington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,913 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Irvington High School
How many students attend Irvington High School?
Irvington High School has 1,913 students enrolled. It is a high school in Irvington, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irvington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irvington High School is 17.4:1, which is 47% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irvington High School?
42.0% of students at Irvington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irvington High School?
The largest demographic group at Irvington High School is African American at 69.6% of enrollment, in Irvington, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irvington High School?
Irvington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Irvington High School rank among public schools in Irvington?
By Resource Investment Index, Irvington High School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Irvington, 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 Irvington on the city page.
Is Irvington High School a good school?
Irvington High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Irvington Public School District?
Besides Irvington High School, Irvington Public School District also operates Union Avenue Middle School (735 students), University Middle School (719 students), and Florence Avenue Elementary School (694 students). See the Irvington Public School District district page for the complete list.
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