- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pleasantville, NJ
Pleasantville High School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasantville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341320000192
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasantville High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Pleasantville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasantville High School has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantville High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pleasantville, NJ.
School address
District: Pleasantville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341320000192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-127 students YoY
Pleasantville High School shrank from 924 students in 2022-23 to 797 in 2023-24 (-13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-127 students YoY 341320000192 · Pleasantville, NJ High · MID · TRAD
997 enr · 15.6:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasantville Middle School (847 students)
Pleasantville High School shrank from 924 students in 2022-23 to 797 in 2023-24 (-13.7%). Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pleasantville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pleasantville High School
997 students
- Pleasantville
Pleasantville Middle School
847 students
- Leeds Avenue E
Leeds Avenue Elementary School
570 students
- South Main Str
South Main Street Elementary School
455 students
- Washington Ave
Washington Avenue Elementary School
432 students
- North Main Str 318
North Main Street Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Pleasantville High School reports 997 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasantville High School compares
Pleasantville High School is a shrinking 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 145% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 997 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
997
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 145% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$26,148
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 234 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
African American 28.4%
Two or More 1.6%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Pleasantville High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pleasantville Public School District reports $26,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasantville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leeds Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Main Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Main Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasantville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~997 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasantville High School
How many students attend Pleasantville High School?
Pleasantville High School has 997 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pleasantville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 924 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), down 127.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville High School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasantville High School?
72.6% of students at Pleasantville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasantville High School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasantville High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Pleasantville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasantville High School?
Pleasantville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Pleasantville High School rank among public schools in Pleasantville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantville High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pleasantville, 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 Pleasantville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasantville Public School District?
Besides Pleasantville High School, Pleasantville Public School District also operates Pleasantville Middle School (847 students), Leeds Avenue Elementary School (570 students), and South Main Street Elementary School (455 students). See the Pleasantville Public School District district page for the complete list.