- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oak Ridge, NJ
Jefferson Township High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Township High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340780004264
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Township High School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Oak Ridge · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Township High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Township High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Oak Ridge, NJ.
School address
District: Jefferson Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340780004264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Jefferson Township High School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 79.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 340780004264 · Oak Ridge, NJ High · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 8.4:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Township Middle School (550 students)
Jefferson Township High School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 79.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Township High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson Township High School
761 students
- Jefferson Town
Jefferson Township Middle School
550 students
- White Rock Ele
White Rock Elementary School
481 students
- Arthur Stanlic
Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
388 students
- Cozy Lake Elem 236
Cozy Lake Elementary School
236 students
- Ellen T. Brigg 226
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
226 students
What this shows Jefferson Township High School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Township High School compares
Jefferson Township 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 70% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$26,837
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 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Jefferson Township High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Township Public School District reports $26,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Township High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Rock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arthur Stanlick Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cozy Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Township High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high schools in Oak Ridge
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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Township High School
How many students attend Jefferson Township High School?
Jefferson Township High School has 761 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oak Ridge, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 826 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Township High School is 8.4:1, which is 29% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Jefferson Township High School?
9.0% of students at Jefferson Township High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Township High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Township High School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Oak Ridge, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Township High School?
Jefferson Township High School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Jefferson Township High School rank among public schools in Oak Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Township High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Township Public School District?
Besides Jefferson Township High School, Jefferson Township Public School District also operates Jefferson Township Middle School (550 students), White Rock Elementary School (481 students), and Arthur Stanlick Elementary School (388 students). See the Jefferson Township Public School District district page for the complete list.