- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Williamstown, NJ
Williamstown High School
Federal NCES profile for Williamstown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341047002594
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamstown High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Williamstown · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamstown High School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamstown High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Williamstown, NJ.
School address
District: Monroe Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341047002594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Williamstown High School held near 1,773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 124.8 → 125.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 341047002594 · Williamstown, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,769 enr · 14.3:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamstown Middle School (1,694 students)
Williamstown High School held near 1,773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 124.8 → 125.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Williamstown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Williamstown High School
1,769 students
- Williamstown M
Williamstown Middle School
1,694 students
- Oak Knoll Elem 671
Oak Knoll Elementary School
671 students
- Radix Elementa 609
Radix Elementary
609 students
- Holly Glen Ele 570
Holly Glen Elementary School
570 students
- Whitehall Elem 390
Whitehall Elementary School
390 students
What this shows Williamstown High School reports 1,769 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamstown High School compares
Williamstown 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 31% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,769 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,769
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$21,700
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 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 73 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
White 56.5%
African American 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Williamstown High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Monroe Township Public School District reports $21,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williamstown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Knoll Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Radix Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Glen Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitehall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamstown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,769 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williamstown High School
How many students attend Williamstown High School?
Williamstown High School has 1,769 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williamstown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,782 (2022-23) → 1,773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamstown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamstown High School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamstown High School?
20.5% of students at Williamstown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamstown High School?
The largest demographic group at Williamstown High School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Williamstown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamstown High School?
Williamstown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Williamstown High School rank among public schools in Williamstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamstown High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Williamstown, 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 Williamstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe Township Public School District?
Besides Williamstown High School, Monroe Township Public School District also operates Williamstown Middle School (1,694 students), Oak Knoll Elementary School (671 students), and Radix Elementary (609 students). See the Monroe Township Public School District district page for the complete list.