Long Branch High School

404 Indiana Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740

Rating

Bottom 50%

www.longbranch.k12.nj.us

Long Branch High School serves 1,459 students in grades 9-12.

Long Branch High School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Long Branch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Long Branch High School's student population of 1,459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 132 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,459 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

132 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Long Branch High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Long Branch High School is 0.58, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1751 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Long Branch High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

59%

31%

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Black

17%

15%

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White

21%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.58

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Long Branch High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

90%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

69%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Long Branch High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Long Branch Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Long Branch High School's ranking?

Long Branch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Long Branch High School?

The graduation rate of Long Branch High School is 90%, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 90%.

How many students attend Long Branch High School?

1,459 students attend Long Branch High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Long Branch High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Branch High School?

Long Branch High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Long Branch High School offer ?

Long Branch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Long Branch High School part of?

Long Branch High School is part of Long Branch Public School District.

School Reviews

2 9/16/2010

the arts are a joke, as well as the academics, & the arts budgets have been cut for sports.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - xoxke

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education