Enrollment
1,700
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marlboro, NJ
Marlboro High School
Federal NCES profile for Marlboro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340561003804
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlboro High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Marlboro · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlboro High School has class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlboro High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Marlboro, NJ.
School address
District: Freehold Regional High School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340561003804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marlboro High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marlboro High School
Marlboro High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Marlboro, New Jersey, enrolling 1,700 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 92% of New Jersey schools and 29% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 5.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,700 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 96 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #87, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Freehold Regional High School District also operates Freehold Township High School (1,813 students) and Howell High School (1,775 students) alongside Marlboro High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marlboro High School compares
Marlboro High School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 82% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,700 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,700
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$20,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Asian 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Marlboro High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freehold Regional High School District, which includes Marlboro High School.
$20,241
Per student
-19%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 33.9%
Federal 3.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marlboro 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manalapan 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 Marlboro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,700 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marlboro High School
How many students attend Marlboro High School?
Marlboro High School has 1,700 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marlboro, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlboro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlboro High School is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marlboro High School?
5.2% of students at Marlboro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlboro High School?
The largest demographic group at Marlboro High School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Marlboro, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlboro High School?
Marlboro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marlboro High School rank among public schools in Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlboro High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Marlboro, 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 Marlboro on the city page.
Is Marlboro High School a good school?
Marlboro High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Freehold Regional High School District?
Besides Marlboro High School, Freehold Regional High School District also operates Freehold Township High School (1,813 students), Howell High School (1,775 students), and Manalapan High School (1,690 students). See the Freehold Regional High School District district page for the complete list.
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