- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lanoka Harbor, NJ
Lacey Township High School
Federal NCES profile for Lacey Township High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340810005935
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lacey Township High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lanoka Harbor · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lacey Township High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lacey Township High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lanoka Harbor, NJ.
School address
District: Lacey Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340810005935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Lacey Township High School held near 1,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.3 → 86.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 340810005935 · Lanoka Harbor, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,119 enr · 12.2:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lacey Township Middle School (819 students)
Lacey Township High School held near 1,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.3 → 86.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lacey Township High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lacey Township High School
1,119 students
- Lacey Township
Lacey Township Middle School
819 students
- Mill Pond Elem
Mill Pond Elementary School
599 students
- Forked River E
Forked River Elementary School
479 students
- Lanoka Harbor
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School
465 students
- Cedar Creek El 432
Cedar Creek Elementary School
432 students
What this shows Lacey Township High School reports 1,119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lacey Township High School compares
Lacey 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 39% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,119 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,119
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$22,955
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 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Lacey Township High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 36
District finance for Lacey Township School District reports $22,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lacey Township High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey Township Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Pond Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forked River Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanoka Harbor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lacey Township High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lacey Township High School
How many students attend Lacey Township High School?
Lacey Township High School has 1,119 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lanoka Harbor, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,222 (2022-23) → 1,186 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacey Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lacey Township High School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lacey Township High School?
18.2% of students at Lacey 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 Lacey Township High School?
The largest demographic group at Lacey Township High School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Lanoka Harbor, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lacey Township High School?
Lacey Township High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Lacey Township High School rank among public schools in Lanoka Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Lacey Township High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lanoka Harbor, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lacey Township School District?
Besides Lacey Township High School, Lacey Township School District also operates Lacey Township Middle School (819 students), Mill Pond Elementary School (599 students), and Forked River Elementary School (479 students). See the Lacey Township School District district page for the complete list.