- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rahway, NJ
Rahway High School
Federal NCES profile for Rahway 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 341353005634
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rahway High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Rahway · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rahway High School has class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rahway High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Rahway, NJ.
School address
District: Rahway Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341353005634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Rahway High School grew from 1,204 students in 2022-23 to 1,270 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 100.1 → 103.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 341353005634 · Rahway, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,286 enr · 12.9:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy (701 students)
Rahway High School grew from 1,204 students in 2022-23 to 1,270 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 100.1 → 103.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Rahway High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rahway High School
1,286 students
- Rahway 7th & 8
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
701 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
658 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
608 students
- Grover Clevela 453
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
453 students
- Madison Elemen 384
Madison Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Rahway High School reports 1,286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rahway High School compares
Rahway 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▲ 32% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,286 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,286
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$22,561
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
African American 35.3%
White 10.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Rahway High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rahway Public School District reports $22,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rahway High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rahway High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,286 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rahway High School
How many students attend Rahway High School?
Rahway High School has 1,286 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rahway, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,204 (2022-23) → 1,270 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rahway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rahway High School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rahway High School?
39.0% of students at Rahway High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rahway High School?
The largest demographic group at Rahway High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Rahway, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rahway High School?
Rahway 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 Rahway High School rank among public schools in Rahway?
By Resource Investment Index, Rahway High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Rahway, 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 Rahway on the city page.
What other schools are in Rahway Public School District?
Besides Rahway High School, Rahway Public School District also operates Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy (701 students), Franklin Elementary School (658 students), and Roosevelt Elementary School (608 students). See the Rahway Public School District district page for the complete list.