- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341281001202
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pemberton · Resource Index
- 53
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Pemberton Township High School held near 1,040 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 341281001202 · Pemberton, NJ High · MID · TRAD
972 enr · 13:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Denbo Crichton School (855 students)
Pemberton Township High School held near 1,040 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pemberton Township High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pemberton Township High School
972 students
- Denbo Crichton
Denbo Crichton School
855 students
- Helen a. Fort
Helen a. Fort Middle School
584 students
- Pemberton Earl
Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center
447 students
- Newcomb Middle 309
Newcomb Middle School
309 students
- Fort Dix Eleme 296
Fort Dix Elementary School
296 students
What this shows Pemberton Township High School reports 972 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pemberton Township High School compares
Pemberton Township 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,691
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 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.
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
District finance for Pemberton Township School District reports $27,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~972 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,057 (2022-23) → 1,040 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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 53/100 (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 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.
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.