Serving 1,376 students in grades 9-12, Freehold Borough 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 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Freehold Borough High School serves the northwest part of Freehold, NJ, covering an area of approximately 10.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being 1.8 miles and the furthest edge located 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freehold Borough High School's student population of 1,376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,376 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1923
School Rankings
Freehold Borough 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 Freehold Borough High School is 0.66, 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
#1251 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
42%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
39%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
93%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freehold Borough High School's ranking?
Freehold Borough High School is ranked #1251 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Freehold Borough High School often compared to?
Freehold Borough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freehold Township 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 38% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Freehold Borough High School?
The graduation rate of Freehold Borough High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Freehold Borough High School?
1,376 students attend Freehold Borough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Freehold Borough High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freehold Borough High School?
Freehold Borough High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Freehold Borough High School offer ?
Freehold Borough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freehold Borough High School part of?
Freehold Borough High School is part of Freehold Regional High School District.
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