- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mahwah, NJ
Mahwah High School
Federal NCES profile for Mahwah High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340933000586
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mahwah High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Mahwah · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mahwah High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mahwah High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Mahwah, NJ.
School address
District: Mahwah Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340933000586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Mahwah High School held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.7 → 91.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 340933000586 · Mahwah, NJ High · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 8.7:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramapo Ridge (642 students)
Mahwah High School held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.7 → 91.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mahwah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mahwah High School
829 students
- Ramapo Ridge
Ramapo Ridge
642 students
- Lenape Meadows
Lenape Meadows
418 students
- Joyce Kilmer S
Joyce Kilmer School
394 students
- Betsy Ross Ele 238
Betsy Ross Elementary
238 students
- George Washing 177
George Washington School
177 students
What this shows Mahwah High School reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mahwah High School compares
Mahwah 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 74% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
829
Bigger than 87% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$30,824
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 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Asian 13.5%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Mahwah High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mahwah Township Public School District reports $30,824 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mahwah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo Ridge | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lenape Meadows | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce Kilmer School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Betsy Ross Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mahwah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~829 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mahwah High School
How many students attend Mahwah High School?
Mahwah High School has 829 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mahwah, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahwah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahwah High School is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Mahwah High School?
7.6% of students at Mahwah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mahwah High School?
The largest demographic group at Mahwah High School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Mahwah, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mahwah High School?
Mahwah High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Mahwah High School rank among public schools in Mahwah?
By Resource Investment Index, Mahwah High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Mahwah, 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 Mahwah on the city page.
What other schools are in Mahwah Township Public School District?
Besides Mahwah High School, Mahwah Township Public School District also operates Ramapo Ridge (642 students), Lenape Meadows (418 students), and Joyce Kilmer School (394 students). See the Mahwah Township Public School District district page for the complete list.