- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Metuchen, NJ
Metuchen High School
Federal NCES profile for Metuchen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340999003392
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metuchen High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Metuchen · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Metuchen High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metuchen High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Metuchen, NJ.
School address
District: Metuchen Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340999003392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Metuchen High School held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 340999003392 · Metuchen, NJ High · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 12.2:1 · 4.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgar Middle School (761 students)
Metuchen High School held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Metuchen High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgar Middle S
Edgar Middle School
761 students
- This school
Metuchen High School
718 students
- Campbell Eleme
Campbell Elementary School
698 students
- Mildred B. Mos 152
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
152 students
What this shows Metuchen High School reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metuchen High School compares
Metuchen 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 85% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,471
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Asian 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Metuchen High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Metuchen Public School District reports $23,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Metuchen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campbell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mildred B. Moss Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metuchen High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~718 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metuchen High School
How many students attend Metuchen High School?
Metuchen High School has 718 students enrolled. It is a high school in Metuchen, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metuchen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metuchen High School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metuchen High School?
4.5% of students at Metuchen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metuchen High School?
The largest demographic group at Metuchen High School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Metuchen, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metuchen High School?
Metuchen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Metuchen High School rank among public schools in Metuchen?
By Resource Investment Index, Metuchen High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Metuchen, 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 Metuchen on the city page.
What other schools are in Metuchen Public School District?
Besides Metuchen High School, Metuchen Public School District also operates Edgar Middle School (761 students), Campbell Elementary School (698 students), and Mildred B. Moss Elementary School (152 students). See the Metuchen Public School District district page for the complete list.