Enrollment
584
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Milford, NJ
New Milford High School
Federal NCES profile for New Milford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341128000624
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Milford High School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in New Milford · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Milford High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Milford High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New Milford, NJ.
School address
District: New Milford Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341128000624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Milford High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Milford High School
New Milford High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in New Milford, New Jersey, enrolling 584 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 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 9.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 584 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 612 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 146 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New Milford Public School District also operates David E. Owens Middle School (523 students) and Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School (476 students) alongside New Milford 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 Milford High School compares
New Milford 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 67% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,295
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
Asian 12.2%
African American 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, New Milford High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Milford Public School District, which includes New Milford High School.
$23,295
Per student
-7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.2%
State 24.4%
Federal 4.5%
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 Milford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David E. Owens Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkley Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Milford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~584 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New Milford High School
How many students attend New Milford High School?
New Milford High School has 584 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Milford, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Milford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Milford High School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Milford High School?
9.7% of students at New Milford 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 Milford High School?
The largest demographic group at New Milford High School is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in New Milford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Milford High School?
New Milford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (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 Milford High School rank among public schools in New Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, New Milford High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New Milford, 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 Milford on the city page.
Is New Milford High School a good school?
New Milford High School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Milford Public School District?
Besides New Milford High School, New Milford Public School District also operates David E. Owens Middle School (523 students), Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School (476 students), and Berkley Street School (415 students). See the New Milford Public School District district page for the complete list.
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