Enrollment
1,769
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341047002594
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamstown High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamstown High School
Williamstown High School is a large high school in Williamstown, New Jersey, enrolling 1,769 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.3:1 is larger than about 87% of New Jersey schools and 21% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 20.5% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,769 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #98, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monroe Township Public School District spends $20,109 per pupil, 20% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Monroe Township Public School District also operates Williamstown Middle School (1,694 students) and Oak Knoll Elementary School (671 students) alongside Williamstown High School.
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 Williamstown High School compares
Williamstown High School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,109
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe Township Public School District, which includes Williamstown High School.
$20,109
Per student
-20%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 50.5%
Federal 6.4%
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 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
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~1,769 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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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.
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 51/100 (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 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.
Is Williamstown High School a good school?
Williamstown High School earns 51/100 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. 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 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.
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