Enrollment
1,611
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Skillman, NJ
Montgomery High School
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341059005250
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery High School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Skillman · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery High School has class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Skillman, NJ.
School address
District: Montgomery Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341059005250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montgomery High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montgomery High School
Montgomery High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Skillman, New Jersey, enrolling 1,611 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.6% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the New Jersey average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,611 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 96 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by Asian (56%) and White (30%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Montgomery Township School District also operates Montgomery Upper Middle School (760 students) and Orchard Hill Elementary School (755 students) alongside Montgomery 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 Montgomery High School compares
Montgomery 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 91% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,611 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,611
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,189
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
Asian 56.1%
White 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Montgomery High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery Township School District, which includes Montgomery High School.
$24,189
Per student
-3%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.6%
State 24.6%
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 Montgomery High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Upper Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Lower Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,611 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Montgomery High School
How many students attend Montgomery High School?
Montgomery High School has 1,611 students enrolled. It is a high school in Skillman, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery High School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery High School?
2.6% of students at Montgomery High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery High School?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery High School is Asian at 56.1% of enrollment, in Skillman, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery High School?
Montgomery High School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 Montgomery High School rank among public schools in Skillman?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Skillman, 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 Skillman on the city page.
Is Montgomery High School a good school?
Montgomery High School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Montgomery Township School District?
Besides Montgomery High School, Montgomery Township School District also operates Montgomery Upper Middle School (760 students), Orchard Hill Elementary School (755 students), and Montgomery Lower Middle School (680 students). See the Montgomery Township School District district page for the complete list.
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