- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Park Ridge High School held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 59.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 341245000710 · Park Ridge, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 8.3:1 · 3.5% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ridge Elementary School (343 students)
Park Ridge High School held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 59.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Park Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Park Ridge High School
491 students
- West Ridge Ele
West Ridge Elementary School
343 students
- East Brook Ele
East Brook Elementary School
314 students
What this shows Park Ridge High School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Ridge High School compares
Park Ridge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$31,369
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Park Ridge School District reports $31,369 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Nationwide other 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 (~491 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.