Enrollment
972
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pemberton, NJ
Pemberton Township High School
Federal NCES profile for Pemberton Township High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341281001202
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pemberton Township High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pemberton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pemberton Township High School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pemberton Township High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pemberton, NJ.
School address
District: Pemberton Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341281001202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pemberton Township High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pemberton Township High School
Pemberton Township High School is a large high school in Pemberton, New Jersey, enrolling 972 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 90% of state schools at 972 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 314 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 972 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pemberton Township School District also operates Denbo Crichton School (855 students) and Helen a. Fort Middle School (584 students) alongside Pemberton 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 Pemberton Township High School compares
Pemberton 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 39% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 972 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
972
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$27,889
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 46.1%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Pemberton Township High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pemberton Township School District, which includes Pemberton Township High School.
$27,889
Per student
+12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+68%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.9%
State 76.1%
Federal 10.0%
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 Pemberton Township High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denbo Crichton School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen a. Fort Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newcomb Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Dix Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pemberton Township High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~972 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pemberton Township High School
How many students attend Pemberton Township High School?
Pemberton Township High School has 972 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pemberton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pemberton Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pemberton Township High School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pemberton Township High School?
41.2% of students at Pemberton 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 Pemberton Township High School?
The largest demographic group at Pemberton Township High School is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Pemberton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pemberton Township High School?
Pemberton Township High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Pemberton Township High School rank among public schools in Pemberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pemberton Township High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pemberton, 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 Pemberton on the city page.
Is Pemberton Township High School a good school?
Pemberton Township High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Pemberton Township School District?
Besides Pemberton Township High School, Pemberton Township School District also operates Denbo Crichton School (855 students), Helen a. Fort Middle School (584 students), and Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center (447 students). See the Pemberton Township School District district page for the complete list.
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