Barnegat High School is a comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Barnegat Township, in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as a part of the Barnegat Township School District.
Serving 1,003 students in grades 9-12, Barnegat High School ranks in the bottom 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 18% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,003 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barnegat High School's attendance zone covers the entire Barnegat school district, encompassing approximately 40.4 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barnegat High School's student population of 1,003 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,003 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barnegat High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnegat High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1682 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
9%
14%
White
62%
37%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnegat High School's ranking?
Barnegat High School is ranked #1682 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Barnegat High School often compared to?
Barnegat High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barnegat High School?
The graduation rate of Barnegat High School is 88%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Barnegat High School?
1,003 students attend Barnegat High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Barnegat High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barnegat High School?
Barnegat High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barnegat High School offer ?
Barnegat High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnegat High School part of?
Barnegat High School is part of Barnegat Township School District.
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