- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Secaucus, NJ
Secaucus High School
Federal NCES profile for Secaucus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341485002900
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Secaucus High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Secaucus · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Secaucus High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Secaucus High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Secaucus, NJ.
School address
District: Secaucus School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341485002900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Secaucus High School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 341485002900 · Secaucus, NJ High · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 10.6:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Huber Street School (563 students)
Secaucus High School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Secaucus High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Secaucus High School
612 students
- Huber Street S
Huber Street School
563 students
- Secaucus Middl
Secaucus Middle School
478 students
- Clarendon Scho
Clarendon School
475 students
What this shows Secaucus High School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Secaucus High School compares
Secaucus 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 17% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$22,518
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
White 26.6%
Asian 25.3%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Secaucus High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Secaucus School District reports $22,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Secaucus High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huber Street School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Secaucus Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarendon School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Secaucus High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Secaucus
2 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 (~612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Secaucus High School
How many students attend Secaucus High School?
Secaucus High School has 612 students enrolled. It is a high school in Secaucus, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Secaucus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Secaucus High School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Secaucus High School?
24.5% of students at Secaucus High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Secaucus High School?
The largest demographic group at Secaucus High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Secaucus, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Secaucus High School?
Secaucus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Secaucus High School rank among public schools in Secaucus?
By Resource Investment Index, Secaucus High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Secaucus, 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 Secaucus on the city page.
What other schools are in Secaucus School District?
Besides Secaucus High School, Secaucus School District also operates Huber Street School (563 students), Secaucus Middle School (478 students), and Clarendon School (475 students). See the Secaucus School District district page for the complete list.