Enrollment
2,443
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341122003454
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
177.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+141% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Brunswick High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Brunswick High School
New Brunswick High School is a higher-need, large high school in New Brunswick, New Jersey, enrolling 2,443 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 71.4% of students qualify for free meals, 141% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,443 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #3.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 801 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,443 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among New Brunswick's high schools, it stands alongside New Brunswick Adult High School (85 students): New Brunswick High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 12.1:1).
New Brunswick School District also operates New Brunswick Middle School (829 students) and Blanquita B. Valenti Community School (810 students) alongside New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick High School compares
New Brunswick 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,185
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Brunswick School District, which includes New Brunswick High School.
$25,185
Per student
+1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.8%
State 74.7%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
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 (~2,443 students)
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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.
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 52/100 (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 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.
Is New Brunswick High School a good school?
New Brunswick High School earns 52/100 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. 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 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.
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