Enrollment
1,876
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Brunswick, NJ
North Brunswick Township High School
Federal NCES profile for North Brunswick Township 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 341149003480
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Brunswick Township High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in North Brunswick · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Brunswick Township High School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Brunswick Township High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in North Brunswick, NJ.
School address
District: North Brunswick Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341149003480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
149.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Brunswick Township High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Brunswick Township High School
North Brunswick Township High School is a large high school in North Brunswick, New Jersey, enrolling 1,876 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.6% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,876 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 66 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
North Brunswick Township School District also operates Linwood School (761 students) and North Brunswick Twp. Middle School (754 students) alongside North Brunswick Township 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 Brunswick Township High School compares
North Brunswick Township 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 3% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,876 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,876
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$24,978
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 44.8%
African American 21.9%
Asian 16.8%
White 13.0%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, North Brunswick Township High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Brunswick Township School District, which includes North Brunswick Township High School.
$24,978
Per student
0%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 38.6%
Federal 6.8%
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 Brunswick Township High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Brunswick Twp. Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur M. Judd | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parsons | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Adams | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Brunswick Township High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,876 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Brunswick Township High School
How many students attend North Brunswick Township High School?
North Brunswick Township High School has 1,876 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Brunswick, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Brunswick Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Brunswick Township High School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Brunswick Township High School?
28.6% of students at North Brunswick Township 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 Brunswick Township High School?
The largest demographic group at North Brunswick Township High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in North Brunswick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Brunswick Township High School?
North Brunswick Township 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 North Brunswick Township High School rank among public schools in North Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, North Brunswick Township High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in North 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 North Brunswick on the city page.
Is North Brunswick Township High School a good school?
North Brunswick Township High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 North Brunswick Township School District?
Besides North Brunswick Township High School, North Brunswick Township School District also operates Linwood School (761 students), North Brunswick Twp. Middle School (754 students), and Arthur M. Judd (587 students). See the North Brunswick Township School District district page for the complete list.
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