- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, NJ
Madison High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340924004300
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Madison, NJ.
School address
District: Madison Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340924004300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Madison High School held near 816 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 71.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 340924004300 · Madison, NJ High · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 10.7:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Junior School (555 students)
Madison High School held near 816 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 71.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Madison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Madison High School
761 students
- Madison Junior
Madison Junior School
555 students
- Central Avenue
Central Avenue School
492 students
- Torey J. Sabat 281
Torey J. Sabatini School
281 students
- Kings Road Sch 275
Kings Road School
275 students
What this shows Madison High School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison High School compares
Madison 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 74% | 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
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% 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
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$24,575
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Asian 8.0%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Madison High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Public School District reports $24,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Junior School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Torey J. Sabatini School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Madison High School
How many students attend Madison High School?
Madison High School has 761 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 824 (2022-23) → 816 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison High School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Madison High School?
7.6% of students at Madison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison High School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Madison, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison High School?
Madison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Madison High School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Madison, 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 Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Public School District?
Besides Madison High School, Madison Public School District also operates Madison Junior School (555 students), Central Avenue School (492 students), and Torey J. Sabatini School (281 students). See the Madison Public School District district page for the complete list.