Enrollment
2,105
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341707002640
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 70/100 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
- 70
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
173.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Township High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Township High School
Washington Township High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Sewell, New Jersey, enrolling 2,105 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,105 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 75 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Sewell's high schools, it stands alongside Gloucester County Institute of Technology (1,657 students): Washington Township High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 15.2:1).
Washington Township School District also operates Chestnut Ridge Middle School (613 students) and Bells Elementary School (571 students) alongside Washington Township 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 Washington Township High School compares
Washington Township 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Township School District, which includes Washington Township High School.
$24,501
Per student
-2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 43.4%
Federal 4.9%
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 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
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~2,105 students)
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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.
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 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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.
Is Washington Township High School a good school?
Washington Township High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. 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 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.
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