- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weehawken, NJ
Weehawken High School
Federal NCES profile for Weehawken High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341731002928
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weehawken High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Weehawken · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Weehawken High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weehawken High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Weehawken, NJ.
School address
District: Weehawken Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341731002928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Weehawken High School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 341731002928 · Weehawken, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 12.3:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Daniel Webster School (406 students)
Weehawken High School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Weehawken High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Weehawken High School
604 students
- Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster School
406 students
- Theodore Roose
Theodore Roosevelt School
337 students
What this shows Weehawken High School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weehawken High School compares
Weehawken 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▲ 24% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,892
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
White 34.1%
Asian 6.0%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Weehawken High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weehawken Public School District reports $26,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weehawken High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Webster School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weehawken High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other 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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weehawken High School
How many students attend Weehawken High School?
Weehawken High School has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weehawken, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weehawken High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weehawken High School is 12.3:1, which is 4% 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 Weehawken High School?
36.8% of students at Weehawken High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weehawken High School?
The largest demographic group at Weehawken High School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Weehawken, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weehawken High School?
Weehawken High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Weehawken High School rank among public schools in Weehawken?
By Resource Investment Index, Weehawken High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Weehawken, 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 Weehawken Public School District?
Besides Weehawken High School, Weehawken Public School District also operates Daniel Webster School (406 students) and Theodore Roosevelt School (337 students). See the Weehawken Public School District district page for the complete list.