- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spotswood, NJ
Spotswood High School
Federal NCES profile for Spotswood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341554003660
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spotswood High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Spotswood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spotswood High School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spotswood High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Spotswood, NJ.
School address
District: Spotswood Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341554003660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Spotswood High School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.6 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 341554003660 · Spotswood, NJ High · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 13.4:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: E Raymond Appleby Elementary School (365 students)
Spotswood High School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.6 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Spotswood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Spotswood High School
762 students
- E Raymond Appl
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School
365 students
- Spotswood Memo 269
Spotswood Memorial Middle School
269 students
- G Austin Schoe 235
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School
235 students
What this shows Spotswood High School reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spotswood High School compares
Spotswood 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 72% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$21,638
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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Asian 5.1%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Spotswood High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Spotswood Public School District reports $21,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spotswood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Raymond Appleby Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spotswood Memorial Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G Austin Schoenly Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spotswood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spotswood High School
How many students attend Spotswood High School?
Spotswood High School has 762 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spotswood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spotswood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spotswood High School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spotswood High School?
8.2% of students at Spotswood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spotswood High School?
The largest demographic group at Spotswood High School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Spotswood, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spotswood High School?
Spotswood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Spotswood High School rank among public schools in Spotswood?
By Resource Investment Index, Spotswood High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Spotswood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Spotswood Public School District?
Besides Spotswood High School, Spotswood Public School District also operates E Raymond Appleby Elementary School (365 students), Spotswood Memorial Middle School (269 students), and G Austin Schoenly Elementary School (235 students). See the Spotswood Public School District district page for the complete list.