Enrollment
491
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Park Ridge, NJ
Park Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Park Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341245000710
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Ridge High School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Park Ridge · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Ridge High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Ridge High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Park Ridge, NJ.
School address
District: Park Ridge School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341245000710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Ridge High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Ridge High School
Park Ridge High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Park Ridge, New Jersey, enrolling 491 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Park Ridge High School is leaner than roughly 91% of New Jersey schools and 30% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.5% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the New Jersey average.
With 491 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 601 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #42, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 164 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Park Ridge School District spends $30,518 per pupil, 22% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
Park Ridge School District also operates West Ridge Elementary School (343 students) and East Brook Elementary School (314 students) alongside Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge High School compares
Park Ridge 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.5% | ▼ 88% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$30,518
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Park Ridge High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Ridge School District, which includes Park Ridge High School.
$30,518
Per student
+22%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+84%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.5%
State 21.0%
Federal 3.4%
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 Park Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Brook Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar other 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 (~491 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Park Ridge High School
How many students attend Park Ridge High School?
Park Ridge High School has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Park Ridge, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Ridge High School is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Ridge High School?
3.5% of students at Park Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Park Ridge High School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Park Ridge, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Ridge High School?
Park Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Park Ridge High School rank among public schools in Park Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Ridge High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge on the city page.
Is Park Ridge High School a good school?
Park Ridge High School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Park Ridge School District?
Besides Park Ridge High School, Park Ridge School District also operates West Ridge Elementary School (343 students) and East Brook Elementary School (314 students). See the Park Ridge School District district page for the complete list.
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