- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plainsboro, NJ
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
Federal NCES profile for West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341770000191
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Plainsboro · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 2.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Plainsboro, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341770000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North held near 1,499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 121.1 → 118.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 341770000191 · Plainsboro, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,510 enr · 12.5:1 · 2.7% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (1,627 students)
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North held near 1,499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 121.1 → 118.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Windsor-P
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South
1,627 students
- This school
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
1,510 students
- Thomas R Grove
Thomas R Grover Middle School
1,183 students
- Community Midd
Community Middle School
1,029 students
- Millstone Rive
Millstone River School
772 students
- Maurice Hawk E
Maurice Hawk Elementary School
723 students
What this shows West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North reports 1,510 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North compares
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.7% | ▼ 91% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,510 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,510
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,208
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 76.7%
White 13.2%
African American 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District reports $24,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas R Grover Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Community Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millstone River School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maurice Hawk Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,510 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
How many students attend West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North?
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North has 1,510 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plainsboro, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,486 (2022-23) → 1,499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North?
The student-teacher ratio at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North?
2.7% of students at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North?
The largest demographic group at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North is Asian at 76.7% of enrollment, in Plainsboro, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North?
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North rank among public schools in Plainsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Plainsboro, 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 Plainsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District?
Besides West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District also operates West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (1,627 students), Thomas R Grover Middle School (1,183 students), and Community Middle School (1,029 students). See the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District district page for the complete list.