- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Parsippany, NJ
Parsippany High School
Federal NCES profile for Parsippany High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341248004430
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parsippany High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Parsippany · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parsippany High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parsippany High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Parsippany, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341248004430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Parsippany High School grew from 886 students in 2022-23 to 937 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 92.6 → 95.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 341248004430 · Parsippany, NJ High · MID · TRAD
900 enr · 9.8:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Parsippany Hills High School (1,035 students)
Parsippany High School grew from 886 students in 2022-23 to 937 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 92.6 → 95.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Parsippany High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parsippany Hil
Parsippany Hills High School
1,035 students
- Brooklawn Midd
Brooklawn Middle School
925 students
- This school
Parsippany High School
900 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
755 students
- Lake Hiawatha
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
445 students
- Knollwood Elem 394
Knollwood Elementary School
394 students
What this shows Parsippany High School reports 900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parsippany High School compares
Parsippany High School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 53% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 900 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
900
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$26,730
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 37.9%
White 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Parsippany High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
District finance for Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District reports $26,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parsippany High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsippany Hills High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklawn Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Hiawatha Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knollwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parsippany High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~900 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parsippany High School
How many students attend Parsippany High School?
Parsippany High School has 900 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parsippany, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 886 (2022-23) → 937 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parsippany High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parsippany High School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Parsippany High School?
14.0% of students at Parsippany High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parsippany High School?
The largest demographic group at Parsippany High School is Asian at 37.9% of enrollment, in Parsippany, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parsippany High School?
Parsippany High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Parsippany High School rank among public schools in Parsippany?
By Resource Investment Index, Parsippany High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Parsippany, 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 Parsippany on the city page.
What other schools are in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
Besides Parsippany High School, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District also operates Parsippany Hills High School (1,035 students), Brooklawn Middle School (925 students), and Central Middle School (755 students). See the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District district page for the complete list.