- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montclair, NJ
Montclair High School
Federal NCES profile for Montclair High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341056002166
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montclair High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Montclair · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montclair High School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montclair High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Montclair, NJ.
School address
District: Montclair Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341056002166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Montclair High School held near 1,961 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 150.6 → 145.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 341056002166 · Montclair, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,925 enr · 12.8:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillside Elementary School (684 students)
Montclair High School held near 1,961 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 150.6 → 145.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Montclair High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Montclair High School
1,925 students
- Hillside Eleme 684
Hillside Elementary School
684 students
- Buzz Aldrin Mi 618
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
618 students
- Glenfield Midd 512
Glenfield Middle School
512 students
- Charles H. Bul 438
Charles H. Bullock School
438 students
- Watchung Eleme 406
Watchung Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Montclair High School reports 1,925 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montclair High School compares
Montclair 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 63% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,925 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,925
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Montclair High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Montclair Public School District reports $26,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montclair High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles H. Bullock School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watchung Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montclair High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,925 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montclair High School
How many students attend Montclair High School?
Montclair High School has 1,925 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montclair, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,968 (2022-23) → 1,961 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montclair High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montclair High School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montclair High School?
11.0% of students at Montclair High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montclair High School?
The largest demographic group at Montclair High School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Montclair, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montclair High School?
Montclair High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Montclair High School rank among public schools in Montclair?
By Resource Investment Index, Montclair High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Montclair, 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 Montclair on the city page.
What other schools are in Montclair Public School District?
Besides Montclair High School, Montclair Public School District also operates Hillside Elementary School (684 students), Buzz Aldrin Middle School (618 students), and Glenfield Middle School (512 students). See the Montclair Public School District district page for the complete list.