Enrollment
1,825
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kearny, NJ
Kearny High School
Federal NCES profile for Kearny High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340789002866
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kearny High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Kearny · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kearny High School has class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kearny High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Kearny, NJ.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
135.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kearny High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kearny High School
Kearny High School is a large high school in Kearny, New Jersey, enrolling 1,825 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.7% 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 1,825 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (25%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Kearny also operates `Franklin Elementary School (950 students) and Lincoln Middle School (763 students) alongside Kearny 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 Kearny High School compares
Kearny 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▲ 44% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,825 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,825
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,937
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 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
White 24.8%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Kearny High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kearny, which includes Kearny High School.
$23,937
Per student
-4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 54.5%
Federal 6.2%
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 Kearny High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| `Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kearny High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,825 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kearny High School
How many students attend Kearny High School?
Kearny High School has 1,825 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kearny, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearny High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearny High School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kearny High School?
42.7% of students at Kearny High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kearny High School?
The largest demographic group at Kearny High School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Kearny, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kearny High School?
Kearny High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Kearny High School rank among public schools in Kearny?
By Resource Investment Index, Kearny High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Kearny, 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 Kearny on the city page.
Is Kearny High School a good school?
Kearny High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Kearny?
Besides Kearny High School, Kearny also operates `Franklin Elementary School (950 students), Lincoln Middle School (763 students), and Washington Elementary School (557 students). See the Kearny district page for the complete list.
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