Serving 891 students in grades 9-12, Point Pleasant Borough High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Point Pleasant Borough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Point Pleasant Borough High School's student population of 891 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
891 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Point Pleasant Borough High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Point Pleasant Borough High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#691 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
90%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Point Pleasant Borough High School's ranking?
Point Pleasant Borough High School is ranked #691 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Point Pleasant Borough High School often compared to?
Point Pleasant Borough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Point Pleasant Beach High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Point Pleasant Borough High School?
The graduation rate of Point Pleasant Borough High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Point Pleasant Borough High School?
891 students attend Point Pleasant Borough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Point Pleasant Borough High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Point Pleasant Borough High School?
Point Pleasant Borough High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Point Pleasant Borough High School offer ?
Point Pleasant Borough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Point Pleasant Borough High School part of?
Point Pleasant Borough High School is part of Point Pleasant Borough School District.
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