Enrollment
1,627
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Windsor, NJ
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South
Federal NCES profile for West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341770003258
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in West Windsor · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South has class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South ranks #1 of 5 public schools in West Windsor, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341770003258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
123.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South is a lower-poverty, large high school in West Windsor, New Jersey, enrolling 1,627 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.2% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the New Jersey average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,627 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 99 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (74%) and White (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District also operates West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North (1,510 students) and Thomas R Grover Middle School (1,183 students) alongside West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South.
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 West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South compares
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 86% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,627 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,627
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,204
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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
Asian 73.8%
White 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, which includes West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South.
$23,204
Per student
-7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 23.6%
Federal 3.7%
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 West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas R Grover Middle School | Smaller | 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 South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- 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
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 (~1,627 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South
How many students attend West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South?
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South has 1,627 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Windsor, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South?
The student-teacher ratio at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South?
4.2% of students at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South 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 South?
The largest demographic group at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South is Asian at 73.8% of enrollment, in West Windsor, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South?
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (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 West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South rank among public schools in West Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South ranks #1 of 5 public schools in West Windsor, 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 West Windsor on the city page.
Is West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South a good school?
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. 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 West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District?
Besides West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District also operates West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North (1,510 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.
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