Enrollment
616
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Amboy, NJ
South Amboy Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for South Amboy Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341512000154
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Amboy Middle/High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 616
- students enrolled
South Amboy Middle/High School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Amboy School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341512000154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Amboy Middle/High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Amboy Middle/High School
South Amboy Middle/High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in South Amboy, New Jersey, enrolling 616 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 616 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 343 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (36%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding South Amboy School District spends $18,880 per pupil, 24% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 149 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 616 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among South Amboy's public schools, it stands alongside Project Before at Selover School (233 students): South Amboy Middle/High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 46.6:1).
Its district, South Amboy School District, also runs South Amboy Elementary (584 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Amboy Middle/High School compares
South Amboy Middle/High School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▲ 16% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$18,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
White 35.6%
African American 12.7%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, South Amboy Middle/High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Amboy School District, which includes South Amboy Middle/High School.
$18,880
Per student
-24%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 46.8%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Amboy Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Amboy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Amboy Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in South Amboy
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~616 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Amboy Middle/High School
How many students attend South Amboy Middle/High School?
South Amboy Middle/High School has 616 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Amboy, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Amboy Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Amboy Middle/High School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Amboy Middle/High School?
34.2% of students at South Amboy Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Amboy Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at South Amboy Middle/High School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in South Amboy, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Amboy Middle/High School?
South Amboy Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Amboy Middle/High School a good school?
South Amboy Middle/High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Amboy School District?
Besides South Amboy Middle/High School, South Amboy School District also operates South Amboy Elementary (584 students). See the South Amboy School District district page for the complete list.
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