Enrollment
634
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Arlington, NJ
North Arlington High School
Federal NCES profile for North Arlington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341143000636
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Arlington High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in North Arlington · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Arlington High School has class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Arlington High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in North Arlington, NJ.
School address
District: North Arlington School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341143000636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Arlington High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Arlington High School
North Arlington High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in North Arlington, New Jersey, enrolling 634 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 18.0% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 634 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 532 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (42%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding North Arlington School District spends $17,857 per pupil, 29% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Arlington School District also operates Veterans Middle School (426 students) and George Washington Elementary School (335 students) alongside North Arlington 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 North Arlington High School compares
North Arlington 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 39% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 51.8%
White 42.3%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, North Arlington High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Arlington School District, which includes North Arlington High School.
$17,857
Per student
-29%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 2.8%
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 North Arlington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Arlington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~634 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Arlington High School
How many students attend North Arlington High School?
North Arlington High School has 634 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Arlington, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Arlington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Arlington High School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Arlington High School?
18.0% of students at North Arlington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Arlington High School?
The largest demographic group at North Arlington High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in North Arlington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Arlington High School?
North Arlington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 North Arlington High School rank among public schools in North Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, North Arlington High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in North Arlington, 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 North Arlington on the city page.
Is North Arlington High School a good school?
North Arlington High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. 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 North Arlington School District?
Besides North Arlington High School, North Arlington School District also operates Veterans Middle School (426 students), George Washington Elementary School (335 students), and Susan B. Anthony Elementary School (297 students). See the North Arlington School District district page for the complete list.
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