- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Scotch Plains, NJ
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Scotch Plains-Fanwood 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 341467005676
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Scotch Plains · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 2.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School has class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Scotch Plains, NJ.
School address
District: Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341467005676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School held near 1,551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 115.8 → 115.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 341467005676 · Scotch Plains, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,562 enr · 13.6:1 · 2.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School (913 students)
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School held near 1,551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE held 115.8 → 115.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
1,562 students
- Malcolm E Nett
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
913 students
- Terrill Middle
Terrill Middle School
822 students
- William J. Mcg 543
William J. Mcginn Elementary School
543 students
- J. Ackerman Co 526
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
526 students
- Evergreen Elem 449
Evergreen Elementary School
449 students
What this shows Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School reports 1,562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School compares
Scotch Plains-Fanwood 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.7% | ▼ 91% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,562 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,562
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Asian 8.6%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District reports $20,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Terrill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William J. Mcginn Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar high schools in Scotch Plains
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 (~1,562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
How many students attend Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School?
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School has 1,562 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scotch Plains, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,510 (2022-23) → 1,551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School?
2.7% of students at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Scotch Plains, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School?
Scotch Plains-Fanwood 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 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School rank among high schools in Scotch Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Scotch Plains, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Scotch Plains on the city page.
What other schools are in Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District?
Besides Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District also operates Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School (913 students), Terrill Middle School (822 students), and William J. Mcginn Elementary School (543 students). See the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District district page for the complete list.