- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Medford, NJ
Shawnee High School
Federal NCES profile for Shawnee 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 340849001096
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawnee High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 4.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawnee High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Medford, NJ.
School address
District: Lenape Regional High School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340849001096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Shawnee High School held near 1,418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 117.2 → 114.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 340849001096 · Medford, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,387 enr · 11.9:1 · 4.6% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (2,082 students)
Shawnee High School held near 1,418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 117.2 → 114.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Shawnee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
2,082 students
- Lenape High Sc
Lenape High School
1,912 students
- This school
Shawnee High School
1,387 students
- Seneca High Sc
Seneca High School
1,058 students
What this shows Shawnee High School reports 1,387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shawnee High School compares
Shawnee 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.6% | ▼ 84% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,387 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,387
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$28,617
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Shawnee High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lenape Regional High School District reports $28,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shawnee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lenape High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawnee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,912
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar high schools in Medford
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 (~1,387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shawnee High School
How many students attend Shawnee High School?
Shawnee High School has 1,387 students enrolled. It is a high school in Medford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,465 (2022-23) → 1,418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee High School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shawnee High School?
4.6% of students at Shawnee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawnee High School?
The largest demographic group at Shawnee High School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Medford, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawnee High School?
Shawnee 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 Shawnee High School rank among public schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Medford, 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 Medford on the city page.
What other schools are in Lenape Regional High School District?
Besides Shawnee High School, Lenape Regional High School District also operates Cherokee High School (2,082 students), Lenape High School (1,912 students), and Seneca High School (1,058 students). See the Lenape Regional High School District district page for the complete list.