Enrollment
300
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 341750000163
Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science — Neptune, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 98
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
District: Monmouth County Vocational School District · New Jersey
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)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science reports 300 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 1.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 97% below the New Jersey average and 98% below the national baseline. The school offers 2 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 150 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Monmouth County Vocational School District spends $35,825 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 66.4% from local sources (property taxes), 30.4% from the state, and 3.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), 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 Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.0% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 26% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
1.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 97% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 78% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$35,825
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 150 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 300 Top 26% in New Jersey — larger than 74% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 1.0% -97% vs state
NCES ID 341750000163
Student demographics
Asian 45.2%
White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 45.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 150:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.7%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monmouth County Vocational School District, which includes Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science.
$35,825
Per student
+23%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+84%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 66.4%
State 30.4%
Federal 3.2%
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
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- —
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science
How many students attend Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science?
Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science has 300 students enrolled. It is a high school in NEPTUNE, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science is 13.1:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science?
1.0% of students at Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science?
The largest demographic group at Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science is Asian at 45.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in NEPTUNE, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science?
Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.