Enrollment
377
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lambertville, NJ
South Hunterdon Regional High School
Federal NCES profile for South Hunterdon Regional High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340076903036
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hunterdon Regional High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lambertville · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Hunterdon Regional High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Hunterdon Regional High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lambertville, NJ.
School address
District: South Hunterdon Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340076903036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Hunterdon Regional High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Hunterdon Regional High School
South Hunterdon Regional High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lambertville, New Jersey, enrolling 377 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.7:1, South Hunterdon Regional High School is leaner than roughly 94% of New Jersey schools and 35% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 19.2% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 639 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 94 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Hunterdon Regional School District spends $32,734 per pupil, 31% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Lambertville's public schools, it stands alongside Lambertville Public School (221 students): South Hunterdon Regional High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (7.7:1 vs 7.1:1).
South Hunterdon Regional School District also operates Lambertville Public School (221 students) and West Amwell Township School (170 students) alongside South Hunterdon Regional High School.
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 Hunterdon Regional High School compares
South Hunterdon Regional 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 35% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$32,734
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 94 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, South Hunterdon Regional High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Hunterdon Regional School District, which includes South Hunterdon Regional High School.
$32,734
Per student
+31%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+97%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 27.4%
Federal 5.2%
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 Hunterdon Regional High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambertville Public School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Amwell Township School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hunterdon Regional High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other schools in Lambertville
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 (~377 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Hunterdon Regional High School
How many students attend South Hunterdon Regional High School?
South Hunterdon Regional High School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lambertville, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hunterdon Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hunterdon Regional High School is 7.7:1, which is 35% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 51% 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 South Hunterdon Regional High School?
19.2% of students at South Hunterdon Regional 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 Hunterdon Regional High School?
The largest demographic group at South Hunterdon Regional High School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Lambertville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hunterdon Regional High School?
South Hunterdon Regional High School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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).
How does South Hunterdon Regional High School rank among public schools in Lambertville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Hunterdon Regional High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lambertville, 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 Lambertville on the city page.
Is South Hunterdon Regional High School a good school?
South Hunterdon Regional High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 Hunterdon Regional School District?
Besides South Hunterdon Regional High School, South Hunterdon Regional School District also operates Lambertville Public School (221 students) and West Amwell Township School (170 students). See the South Hunterdon Regional School District district page for the complete list.
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