Enrollment
1,681
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodbridge, NJ
Woodbridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Woodbridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341812003672
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodbridge High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodbridge High School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbridge High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Woodbridge, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
131.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodbridge High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodbridge High School
Woodbridge High School is a large high school in Woodbridge, New Jersey, enrolling 1,681 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,681 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 77 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (28%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Woodbridge Township School District also operates John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students) and Colonia High School (1,354 students) alongside Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge High School compares
Woodbridge 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▲ 1% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,681 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,681
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,601
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
White 27.8%
African American 16.9%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Woodbridge High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodbridge Township School District, which includes Woodbridge High School.
$22,601
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 36.9%
Federal 5.2%
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 Woodbridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fords Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodbridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~1,681 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodbridge High School
How many students attend Woodbridge High School?
Woodbridge High School has 1,681 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodbridge, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodbridge High School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodbridge High School?
30.0% of students at Woodbridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodbridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Woodbridge High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodbridge High School?
Woodbridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Woodbridge High School rank among public schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbridge High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Woodbridge, 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 Woodbridge on the city page.
Is Woodbridge High School a good school?
Woodbridge High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Woodbridge High School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), Colonia High School (1,354 students), and Iselin Middle School (794 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.
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