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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
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: 81% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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 2,201 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
#1095 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
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
81%
85%
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: 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 #1095 out of 2,201 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Point Pleasant Borough High School?
The graduation rate of Point Pleasant Borough High School is 81%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
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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