Keansburg High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Keansburg, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Keansburg School District.
Serving 379 students in grades 9-12, Keansburg 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Keansburg High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Keansburg, NJ, covering approximately 16.8 square miles. The typical drive for students within this area is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keansburg High School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Keansburg 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 Keansburg High School is 0.69, 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
#2120 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
25%
14%
White
43%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keansburg High School's ranking?
Keansburg High School is ranked #2120 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Keansburg High School often compared to?
Keansburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hightstown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keansburg High School?
The graduation rate of Keansburg High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Keansburg High School?
379 students attend Keansburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Keansburg High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keansburg High School?
Keansburg High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Keansburg High School offer ?
Keansburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keansburg High School part of?
Keansburg High School is part of Keansburg School District.
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