Enrollment
1,925
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341056002166
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 60/100 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
- 60
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
150.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montclair High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montclair High School
Montclair High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Montclair, New Jersey, enrolling 1,925 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,925 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 138 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Montclair Public School District also operates Hillside Elementary School (684 students) and Buzz Aldrin Middle School (618 students) alongside Montclair 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 Montclair High School compares
Montclair 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,254
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montclair Public School District, which includes Montclair High School.
$27,254
Per student
+9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+64%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.1%
State 23.9%
Federal 6.0%
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 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
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~1,925 students)
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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.
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 60/100 (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 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.
Is Montclair High School a good school?
Montclair High School earns 60/100 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. 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 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.
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