- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wayne, NJ
Wayne Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341728004964
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Valley High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Valley High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Wayne, NJ.
School address
District: Wayne Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341728004964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Wayne Valley High School held near 1,235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 116.6 → 118.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 341728004964 · Wayne, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,201 enr · 10.4:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Hills High School (1,162 students)
Wayne Valley High School held near 1,235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 116.6 → 118.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Wayne Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wayne Valley High School
1,201 students
- Wayne Hills Hi
Wayne Hills High School
1,162 students
- Schuyler Colfa
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
650 students
- Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne Middle School
617 students
- George Washing
George Washington Middle School
493 students
- Theunis Dey El 459
Theunis Dey Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Wayne Valley High School reports 1,201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Valley High School compares
Wayne Valley 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 78% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,201 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,201
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,309
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Asian 7.5%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Wayne Valley High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne Township Public School District reports $27,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Hills High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Colfax Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anthony Wayne Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theunis Dey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar high schools in Wayne
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 (~1,201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Valley High School
How many students attend Wayne Valley High School?
Wayne Valley High School has 1,201 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wayne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,241 (2022-23) → 1,235 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Valley High School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Wayne Valley High School?
6.6% of students at Wayne Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Valley High School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Wayne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Valley High School?
Wayne Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Wayne Valley High School rank among high schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Wayne, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne Township Public School District?
Besides Wayne Valley High School, Wayne Township Public School District also operates Wayne Hills High School (1,162 students), Schuyler Colfax Middle School (650 students), and Anthony Wayne Middle School (617 students). See the Wayne Township Public School District district page for the complete list.