- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sewell, NJ
Washington Township High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Township High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341707002640
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Township High School earns 62/100 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 9
- public schools in Sewell · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Township High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Township High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Sewell, NJ.
School address
District: Washington Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341707002640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Washington Township High School held near 2,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 173.2 → 167.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 341707002640 · Sewell, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,105 enr · 12.2:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Chestnut Ridge Middle School (613 students)
Washington Township High School held near 2,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 173.2 → 167.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Washington Township High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washington Township High School
2,105 students
- Chestnut Ridge 613
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
613 students
- Bells Elementa 571
Bells Elementary School
571 students
- Whitman Elemen 566
Whitman Elementary School
566 students
- Bunker Hill Mi 562
Bunker Hill Middle School
562 students
- Hurffville Ele 544
Hurffville Elementary School
544 students
What this shows Washington Township High School reports 2,105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Township High School compares
Washington 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 53% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,105 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,105
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,673
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 11.4%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Washington Township High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Township School District reports $24,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Township High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bells Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hurffville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Township High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Sewell
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,105 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Township High School
How many students attend Washington Township High School?
Washington Township High School has 2,105 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sewell, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,075 (2022-23) → 2,108 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Township High School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Township High School?
13.9% of students at Washington 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 Washington Township High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Township High School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Sewell, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Township High School?
Washington Township High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Washington Township High School rank among public schools in Sewell?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Township High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Sewell, 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 Sewell on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Township School District?
Besides Washington Township High School, Washington Township School District also operates Chestnut Ridge Middle School (613 students), Bells Elementary School (571 students), and Whitman Elementary School (566 students). See the Washington Township School District district page for the complete list.