- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, NJ
Northern Burlington County Regional High School
Federal NCES profile for Northern Burlington County Regional High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341170001182
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Burlington County Regional High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Burlington County Regional High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Burlington County Regional High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Columbus, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341170001182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Northern Burlington County Regional High School held near 1,381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 111.3 → 112.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 341170001182 · Columbus, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,324 enr · 11.9:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School (735 students)
Northern Burlington County Regional High School held near 1,381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE added 111.3 → 112.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Northern Burlington County Regional High School compares
Northern Burlington County Regional 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 72% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,324 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,324
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$23,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Asian 15.5%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Northern Burlington County Regional High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern Burlington County Regional School District reports $23,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Burlington County Regional High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Burlington County Regional High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~1,324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Burlington County Regional High School
How many students attend Northern Burlington County Regional High School?
Northern Burlington County Regional High School has 1,324 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,427 (2022-23) → 1,381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Burlington County Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Burlington County Regional High School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Burlington County Regional High School?
8.3% of students at Northern Burlington County Regional High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Burlington County Regional High School?
The largest demographic group at Northern Burlington County Regional High School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Burlington County Regional High School?
Northern Burlington County Regional High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Northern Burlington County Regional High School rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Burlington County Regional High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Columbus, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northern Burlington County Regional School District?
Besides Northern Burlington County Regional High School, Northern Burlington County Regional School District also operates Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School (735 students). See the Northern Burlington County Regional School District district page for the complete list.