- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wildwood, NJ
Wildwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Wildwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341794001768
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wildwood High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wildwood · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wildwood High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wildwood High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wildwood, NJ.
School address
District: Wildwood City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341794001768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Wildwood High School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 341794001768 · Wildwood, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 9:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenwood Avenue Elementary School (367 students)
Wildwood High School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Wildwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenwood Avenu
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School
367 students
- This school
Wildwood High School
261 students
- Wildwood Middl
Wildwood Middle School
157 students
What this shows Wildwood High School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wildwood High School compares
Wildwood 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 109% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,036
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
White 31.4%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Wildwood High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Wildwood City School District reports $30,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wildwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wildwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wildwood High School
How many students attend Wildwood High School?
Wildwood High School has 261 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wildwood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildwood High School is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 Wildwood High School?
62.0% of students at Wildwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wildwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Wildwood High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in Wildwood, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wildwood High School?
Wildwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Wildwood High School rank among public schools in Wildwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Wildwood High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wildwood, 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 Wildwood City School District?
Besides Wildwood High School, Wildwood City School District also operates Glenwood Avenue Elementary School (367 students) and Wildwood Middle School (157 students). See the Wildwood City School District district page for the complete list.