- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West New York, NJ
Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341758002938
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in West New York · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial High School has class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in West New York, NJ.
School address
District: West New York School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341758002938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Memorial High School held near 2,300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 146.0 → 148.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+49 students YoY 341758002938 · West New York, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,345 enr · 16.1:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: West New York Middle School (1,087 students)
Memorial High School held near 2,300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 146.0 → 148.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Memorial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Memorial High School
2,345 students
- West New York
West New York Middle School
1,087 students
- Public School 758
Public School Number One
758 students
- Public School 621
Public School Number Two
621 students
- Harry L Bain 599
Harry L Bain
599 students
- Public School 570
Public School Number Five
570 students
What this shows Memorial High School reports 2,345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial High School compares
Memorial 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 129% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,345 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,345
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 129% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$25,327
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.3%
White 1.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Memorial High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for West New York School District reports $25,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West New York Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Public School Number One | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Public School Number Two | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harry L Bain | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Public School Number Five | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~2,345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial High School
How many students attend Memorial High School?
Memorial High School has 2,345 students enrolled. It is a high school in West New York, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,251 (2022-23) → 2,300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial High School is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial High School?
67.7% of students at Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial High School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in West New York, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial High School?
Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Memorial High School rank among public schools in West New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in West New York, 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 West New York on the city page.
What other schools are in West New York School District?
Besides Memorial High School, West New York School District also operates West New York Middle School (1,087 students), Public School Number One (758 students), and Public School Number Two (621 students). See the West New York School District district page for the complete list.