Long Branch High School is a comprehensive, four-year community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades in the city of Long Branch, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Long Branch Public Schools.
Serving 1,500 students in grades 9-12, Long Branch 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Long Branch High School's student population of 1,500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,500 students
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Year Founded
1899
School Calendar
School Rankings
Long Branch 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 Long Branch High School is 0.53, 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
#1915 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
65%
35%
Black
12%
14%
White
20%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
Source: 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 is ranked #1915 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Long Branch High School?
The graduation rate of Long Branch High School is 94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Long Branch High School?
1,500 students attend Long Branch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Long Branch High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Long Branch High School?
Long Branch High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
the arts are a joke, as well as the academics, & the arts budgets have been cut for sports.
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