- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manahawkin, NJ
Southern Regional High School
Federal NCES profile for Southern Regional High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341548004710
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Regional High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Manahawkin · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Regional High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Regional High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manahawkin, NJ.
School address
District: Southern Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341548004710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Southern Regional High School held near 1,865 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 154.0 → 149.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 341548004710 · Manahawkin, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,820 enr · 11.9:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Regional Middle School (865 students)
Southern Regional High School held near 1,865 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 154.0 → 149.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Southern Regional High School compares
Southern Regional 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 | 12.8% | ▼ 57% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,820 | top 2% | - | - |
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.
1,820
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
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
26.2%
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
$27,451
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Southern Regional High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern Regional School District reports $27,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Regional High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Regional Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Regional High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~1,820 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Regional High School
How many students attend Southern Regional High School?
Southern Regional High School has 1,820 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manahawkin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,845 (2022-23) → 1,865 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Regional 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 Southern Regional High School?
12.8% of students at Southern 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 Southern Regional High School?
The largest demographic group at Southern Regional High School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Manahawkin, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Regional High School?
Southern Regional High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Southern Regional High School rank among public schools in Manahawkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Regional High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manahawkin, 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 Manahawkin on the city page.
What other schools are in Southern Regional School District?
Besides Southern Regional High School, Southern Regional School District also operates Southern Regional Middle School (865 students). See the Southern Regional School District district page for the complete list.