- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vernon, NJ
Vernon Township High School
Federal NCES profile for Vernon Township High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341671005422
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon Township High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon Township High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Township High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Vernon, NJ.
School address
District: Vernon Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341671005422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Vernon Township High School held near 912 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.6 → 75.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 341671005422 · Vernon, NJ High · MID · TRAD
906 enr · 9.8:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Meadow Middle School (617 students)
Vernon Township High School held near 912 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.6 → 75.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Vernon Township High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vernon Township High School
906 students
- Glen Meadow Mi
Glen Meadow Middle School
617 students
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Primary School
431 students
- Lounsberry Hol
Lounsberry Hollow School
417 students
- Cedar Mountain
Cedar Mountain Primary School
406 students
- Walnut Ridge S 95
Walnut Ridge School
95 students
What this shows Vernon Township High School reports 906 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon Township High School compares
Vernon Township 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 56% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 906 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
906
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$27,558
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Vernon Township High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vernon Township School District reports $27,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon Township High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Meadow Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lounsberry Hollow School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Mountain Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon Township High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~906 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon Township High School
How many students attend Vernon Township High School?
Vernon Township High School has 906 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vernon, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 929 (2022-23) → 912 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Township High School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Vernon Township High School?
13.1% of students at Vernon Township High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon Township High School?
The largest demographic group at Vernon Township High School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Vernon, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon Township High School?
Vernon Township High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Vernon Township High School rank among public schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Township High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Vernon, 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 Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon Township School District?
Besides Vernon Township High School, Vernon Township School District also operates Glen Meadow Middle School (617 students), Rolling Hills Primary School (431 students), and Lounsberry Hollow School (417 students). See the Vernon Township School District district page for the complete list.