- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pennsauken, NJ
Pennsauken High School
Federal NCES profile for Pennsauken High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341287001610
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennsauken High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Pennsauken · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennsauken High School has class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennsauken High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Pennsauken, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341287001610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Pennsauken High School held near 1,558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 103.0 → 106.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 341287001610 · Pennsauken, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,588 enr · 15.4:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard M. Phifer Middle School (988 students)
Pennsauken High School held near 1,558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 103.0 → 106.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pennsauken High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pennsauken High School
1,588 students
- Howard M. Phif
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
988 students
- Pennsauken Int 622
Pennsauken Intermediate School
622 students
- Benjamin Frank 418
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
418 students
- G.H. Carson El 358
G.H. Carson Elementary School
358 students
- Delair Element 301
Delair Elementary School
301 students
What this shows Pennsauken High School reports 1,588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennsauken High School compares
Pennsauken 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▲ 11% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,588 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,588
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$24,097
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 215 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
African American 22.9%
Asian 9.8%
White 6.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Pennsauken 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 Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District reports $24,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pennsauken High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard M. Phifer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennsauken Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G.H. Carson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delair Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennsauken High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Pennsauken
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pennsauken High School
How many students attend Pennsauken High School?
Pennsauken High School has 1,588 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pennsauken, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,530 (2022-23) → 1,558 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennsauken High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennsauken High School is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pennsauken High School?
33.0% of students at Pennsauken High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennsauken High School?
The largest demographic group at Pennsauken High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Pennsauken, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennsauken High School?
Pennsauken High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Pennsauken High School rank among public schools in Pennsauken?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennsauken High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Pennsauken, 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 Pennsauken on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District?
Besides Pennsauken High School, Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District also operates Howard M. Phifer Middle School (988 students), Pennsauken Intermediate School (622 students), and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (418 students). See the Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District district page for the complete list.