Enrollment
818
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodbury, NJ
Woodbury Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Woodbury Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341815002688
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodbury Jr-Sr High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodbury Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbury Jr-Sr High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Woodbury, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbury City Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341815002688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodbury Jr-Sr High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodbury Jr-Sr High School
Woodbury Jr-Sr High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Woodbury, New Jersey, enrolling 818 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 818 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 164 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 172 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 818 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Woodbury's public schools, it stands alongside West End Memorial Elementary School (469 students): Woodbury Jr-Sr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 13.4:1).
Woodbury City Public School District also operates West End Memorial Elementary School (469 students) and Evergreen Avenue Elementary School (310 students) alongside Woodbury Jr-Sr 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 Woodbury Jr-Sr High School compares
Woodbury Jr-Sr 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 88% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 44% 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
$21,657
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 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 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
African American 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 17.2%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Woodbury Jr-Sr High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodbury City Public School District, which includes Woodbury Jr-Sr High School.
$21,657
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 54.3%
Federal 13.7%
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 Woodbury Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodbury Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Woodbury
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~818 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodbury Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Woodbury Jr-Sr High School?
Woodbury Jr-Sr High School has 818 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodbury, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbury Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodbury Jr-Sr High School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Woodbury Jr-Sr High School?
55.7% of students at Woodbury Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodbury Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Woodbury Jr-Sr High School is African American at 37.5% of enrollment, in Woodbury, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodbury Jr-Sr High School?
Woodbury Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Woodbury Jr-Sr High School rank among schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbury Jr-Sr High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Woodbury, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodbury on the city page.
Is Woodbury Jr-Sr High School a good school?
Woodbury Jr-Sr High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Woodbury City Public School District?
Besides Woodbury Jr-Sr High School, Woodbury City Public School District also operates West End Memorial Elementary School (469 students), Evergreen Avenue Elementary School (310 students), and Walnut Street School (112 students). See the Woodbury City Public School District district page for the complete list.
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