- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Branch, NJ
Long Branch High School
Federal NCES profile for Long Branch 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 340894003904
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Branch High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Long Branch · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Branch High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Branch High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Long Branch, NJ.
School address
District: Long Branch Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340894003904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Long Branch High School held near 1,515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 123.5 → 122.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 340894003904 · Long Branch, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,500 enr · 12.2:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Long Branch Middle School (1,142 students)
Long Branch High School held near 1,515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 123.5 → 122.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Long Branch High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Long Branch High School
1,500 students
- Long Branch Mi
Long Branch Middle School
1,142 students
- George L Catra
George L Catrambone
686 students
- A a Anastasia 588
A a Anastasia Elementary School
588 students
- Gregory Elemen 573
Gregory Elementary School
573 students
- Joseph M. Ferr 326
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
326 students
What this shows Long Branch High School reports 1,500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Branch High School compares
Long Branch 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 | 56.9% | ▲ 92% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,500 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
1,500
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
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
35.3%
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
$26,595
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
361
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.1%
White 19.4%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Long Branch High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Long Branch Public School District reports $26,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Branch High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George L Catrambone | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A a Anastasia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gregory Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Branch High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Long Branch
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 (~1,500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Branch High School
How many students attend Long Branch High School?
Long Branch High School has 1,500 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Branch, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,548 (2022-23) → 1,515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Branch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Branch 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 Long Branch High School?
56.9% of students at Long Branch High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Branch High School?
The largest demographic group at Long Branch High School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment, in Long Branch, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Branch High School?
Long Branch 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 Long Branch High School rank among public schools in Long Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Branch High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Long Branch, 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 Long Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Long Branch Public School District?
Besides Long Branch High School, Long Branch Public School District also operates Long Branch Middle School (1,142 students), George L Catrambone (686 students), and A a Anastasia Elementary School (588 students). See the Long Branch Public School District district page for the complete list.