- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, NJ
Jackson Liberty High School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Liberty High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340774000787
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Liberty High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Liberty High School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Liberty High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Jackson, NJ.
School address
District: Jackson Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340774000787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Jackson Liberty High School shrank from 1,141 students in 2022-23 to 1,076 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 80.8 → 74.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 340774000787 · Jackson, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,012 enr · 12.7:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Memorial High School (1,577 students)
Jackson Liberty High School shrank from 1,141 students in 2022-23 to 1,076 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 80.8 → 74.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Jackson Liberty High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Memori
Jackson Memorial High School
1,577 students
- This school
Jackson Liberty High School
1,012 students
- Carl W. Goetz
Carl W. Goetz Middle School
978 students
- Switlik Elemen
Switlik Elementary School
758 students
- Crawford-Rodri
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School
718 students
- Elms Elementar
Elms Elementary School
705 students
What this shows Jackson Liberty High School reports 1,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Liberty High School compares
Jackson Liberty 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 14% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$25,007
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Jackson Liberty High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Township School District reports $25,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Liberty High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl W. Goetz Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Switlik Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elms Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Liberty High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Jackson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,012 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Liberty High School
How many students attend Jackson Liberty High School?
Jackson Liberty High School has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,141 (2022-23) → 1,076 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Liberty High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Liberty High School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Liberty High School?
25.5% of students at Jackson Liberty High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Liberty High School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Liberty High School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Jackson, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Liberty High School?
Jackson Liberty High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Jackson Liberty High School rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Liberty High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Jackson, 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 Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Township School District?
Besides Jackson Liberty High School, Jackson Township School District also operates Jackson Memorial High School (1,577 students), Carl W. Goetz Middle School (978 students), and Switlik Elementary School (758 students). See the Jackson Township School District district page for the complete list.