- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341059005250
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 61/100 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
- 61
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Montgomery High School held near 1,630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 119.6 → 120.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 341059005250 · Skillman, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,611 enr · 13.5:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Upper Middle School (760 students)
Montgomery High School held near 1,630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 119.6 → 120.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Montgomery High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Montgomery High School
1,611 students
- Montgomery Upp
Montgomery Upper Middle School
760 students
- Orchard Hill E
Orchard Hill Elementary School
755 students
- Montgomery Low
Montgomery Lower Middle School
680 students
- Village Elemen 591
Village Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Montgomery High School reports 1,611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery High School compares
Montgomery 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$25,018
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
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.
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
District finance for Montgomery Township School District reports $25,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,611 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,603 (2022-23) → 1,630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
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 61/100 (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 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.
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.