- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340768002104
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Irvington High School held near 1,752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+68 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 110.0 → 113.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+68 students YoY 340768002104 · Irvington, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,913 enr · 17.4:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Avenue Middle School (735 students)
Irvington High School held near 1,752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+68 headcount). Teacher FTE added 110.0 → 113.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Irvington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Irvington High School
1,913 students
- Union Avenue M 735
Union Avenue Middle School
735 students
- University Mid 719
University Middle School
719 students
- Florence Avenu 694
Florence Avenue Elementary School
694 students
- Mt. Vernon Ave 605
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
605 students
- Madison Avenue 524
Madison Avenue
524 students
What this shows Irvington High School reports 1,913 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irvington High School compares
Irvington 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,057
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Irvington Public School District reports $26,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,913 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,684 (2022-23) → 1,752 (2023-24), nearly flat (+68).
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.