- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Englishtown, NJ
Manalapan High School
Federal NCES profile for Manalapan 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 340561003802
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manalapan High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,690
- students enrolled
Manalapan High School has class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Freehold Regional High School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340561003802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Manalapan High School held near 1,740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 117.0 → 115.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 340561003802 · Englishtown, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,690 enr · 14.4:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Freehold Township High School (1,813 students)
Manalapan High School held near 1,740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 117.0 → 115.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Manalapan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freehold Towns
Freehold Township High School
1,813 students
- Howell High Sc
Howell High School
1,775 students
- Marlboro High
Marlboro High School
1,700 students
- This school
Manalapan High School
1,690 students
- Colts Neck Hig
Colts Neck High School
1,430 students
- Freehold Borou
Freehold Borough High School
1,376 students
What this shows Manalapan High School reports 1,690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manalapan High School compares
Manalapan 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 77% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,690 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,690
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$21,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Manalapan High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Freehold Regional High School District reports $21,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manalapan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Township High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marlboro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colts Neck High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freehold Borough High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manalapan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,690 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manalapan High School
How many students attend Manalapan High School?
Manalapan High School has 1,690 students enrolled. It is a high school in Englishtown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,722 (2022-23) → 1,740 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manalapan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manalapan High School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manalapan High School?
6.9% of students at Manalapan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manalapan High School?
The largest demographic group at Manalapan High School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Englishtown, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manalapan High School?
Manalapan 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).
What other schools are in Freehold Regional High School District?
Besides Manalapan High School, Freehold Regional High School District also operates Freehold Township High School (1,813 students), Howell High School (1,775 students), and Marlboro High School (1,700 students). See the Freehold Regional High School District district page for the complete list.