Enrollment
21
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 340995003178
Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center — Pennington, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 99
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
0.2:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center reports 21 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 0.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 98% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 99% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 21 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County spends $58,218 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.0% from local sources (property taxes), 29.8% from the state, and 3.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 0.2:1 | ▼ 98% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
0.2:1
students per teacher
— 98% below state mean
Top 0% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
52.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$58,218
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 21 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 21 Top 1% in New Jersey — larger than 99% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 0.2:1 -98% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 340995003178
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
White 38.1%
Asian 4.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 21:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County, which includes Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center.
$58,218
Per student
+99%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+199%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 29.8%
Federal 3.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center
How many students attend Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center?
Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center has 21 students enrolled. It is a high school in PENNINGTON, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center is 0.2:1, which is 98% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 99% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center?
The largest demographic group at Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1%. The school serves a student body in PENNINGTON, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center?
Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.