At a glance
Reported students
761
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
481
Jefferson Township High School: 761 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
10.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 926
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Jefferson Township High School
Jefferson Township High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Oak Ridge. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Jefferson Township Public School District. NCES reports 761 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, below the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.5%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 26 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jefferson Township High School
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.5%
- Hispanic18.5%
- Black2.2%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
26 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson Township Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jefferson Township Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–08
550 reported students
White Rock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
481 reported students
Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–03
388 reported students
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
226 reported students
Public schools near Jefferson Township High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine Innovation Government and Environmental Science High · Morris County Vocational School District | 09–12 | 36 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sparta High School High · Sparta Township Public School District | 09–12 | 1,025 | 4.6 mi |
| Sussex County Technical School High · Sussex County Technical School District | 09–12 | 672 | 7.6 mi |
| Dover High School High · Dover Public School District | 09–12 | 1,167 | 8.2 mi |
| Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering High · Morris County Vocational School District | 09–12 | 181 | 8.8 mi |
| Morris Hills High School High · Morris Hills Regional School District | 09–12 | 1,140 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Township High School
What grades does Jefferson Township High School serve?
Jefferson Township High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jefferson Township Public School District.
How many students attend Jefferson Township High School?
Jefferson Township High School reported 761 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 926 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jefferson Township High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 761 students and 72.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jefferson Township High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jefferson Township High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jefferson Township High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jefferson Township High School in?
Jefferson Township High School is part of Jefferson Township Public School District, based in Lake Hopatcong, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jefferson Township High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Medicine Innovation Government and Environmental Science (under 0.1 mi), Sparta High School (4.6 mi), Sussex County Technical School (7.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.