- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Brunswick, NJ
New Brunswick High School
Federal NCES profile for New Brunswick High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341122003454
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Brunswick High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in New Brunswick · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
New Brunswick High School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Brunswick High School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in New Brunswick, NJ.
School address
District: New Brunswick School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341122003454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
New Brunswick High School held near 2,504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 177.1 → 172.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 341122003454 · New Brunswick, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,443 enr · 13.8:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: New Brunswick Middle School (829 students)
New Brunswick High School held near 2,504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 177.1 → 172.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
New Brunswick High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Brunswick High School
2,443 students
- New Brunswick 829
New Brunswick Middle School
829 students
- Blanquita B. V 810
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
810 students
- A Chester Reds 678
A Chester Redshaw School
678 students
- Paul Robeson C 624
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts
624 students
- Roosevelt Elem 597
Roosevelt Elementary School
597 students
What this shows New Brunswick High School reports 2,443 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Brunswick High School compares
New Brunswick 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 141% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,443 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,443
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 141% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,893
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
476
in-school suspensions + 325 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.5%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.3%
White 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, New Brunswick High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Brunswick School District reports $26,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Brunswick High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blanquita B. Valenti Community School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A Chester Redshaw School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Brunswick High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in New Brunswick
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,443 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Brunswick High School
How many students attend New Brunswick High School?
New Brunswick High School has 2,443 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Brunswick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,477 (2022-23) → 2,504 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Brunswick High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Brunswick High School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Brunswick High School?
71.4% of students at New Brunswick High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Brunswick High School?
The largest demographic group at New Brunswick High School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment, in New Brunswick, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Brunswick High School?
New Brunswick High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 New Brunswick High School rank among public schools in New Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, New Brunswick High School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in New Brunswick School District?
Besides New Brunswick High School, New Brunswick School District also operates New Brunswick Middle School (829 students), Blanquita B. Valenti Community School (810 students), and A Chester Redshaw School (678 students). See the New Brunswick School District district page for the complete list.