- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monroe Township, NJ
Monroe Township High School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Township High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341050003438
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Township High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Monroe Township · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Township High School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Township High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Monroe Township, NJ.
School address
District: Monroe Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341050003438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Monroe Township High School held near 2,620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 193.1 → 186.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+52 students YoY 341050003438 · Monroe Township, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,583 enr · 13.4:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe Township Middle School (1,681 students)
Monroe Township High School held near 2,620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 193.1 → 186.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Monroe Township High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Monroe Township High School
2,583 students
- Monroe Townshi
Monroe Township Middle School
1,681 students
- Oak Tree Eleme 578
Oak Tree Elementary School
578 students
- Mill Lake 462
Mill Lake
462 students
- Brookside Elem 431
Brookside Elementary School
431 students
- Applegarth Ele 373
Applegarth Elementary School
373 students
What this shows Monroe Township High School reports 2,583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Township High School compares
Monroe Township 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 76% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,583 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,583
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,431
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.4%
White 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Monroe Township High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
District finance for Monroe Township School District reports $23,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroe Township High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Tree Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Lake | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Applegarth Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Township High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~2,583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Township High School
How many students attend Monroe Township High School?
Monroe Township High School has 2,583 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monroe Township, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,568 (2022-23) → 2,620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Township High School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Township High School?
7.2% of students at Monroe Township High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Township High School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Township High School is Asian at 46.4% of enrollment, in Monroe Township, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Township High School?
Monroe Township High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Monroe Township High School rank among public schools in Monroe Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Township High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Monroe Township, 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 Monroe Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe Township School District?
Besides Monroe Township High School, Monroe Township School District also operates Monroe Township Middle School (1,681 students), Oak Tree Elementary School (578 students), and Mill Lake (462 students). See the Monroe Township School District district page for the complete list.