Enrollment
718
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340999003392
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Metuchen · Resource Index
- 63
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metuchen High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Metuchen High School
Metuchen High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Metuchen, New Jersey, enrolling 718 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.5% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 718 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 424 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #202.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Metuchen Public School District also operates Edgar Middle School (761 students) and Campbell Elementary School (698 students) alongside Metuchen 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 Metuchen High School compares
Metuchen 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,193
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Metuchen Public School District, which includes Metuchen High School.
$22,193
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 22.0%
Federal 3.8%
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 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
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~718 students)
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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.
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 63/100 (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 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.
Is Metuchen High School a good school?
Metuchen High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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