Oakcrest High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Hamilton Township, in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 949 students in grades 9-12, Oakcrest 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 14% (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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 949 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oakcrest High School serves the west part of Mays Landing, NJ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 113.1 square miles. Families in this area typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest points of the zone located about 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakcrest High School's student population of 949 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
949 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakcrest 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 Oakcrest High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1745 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Royal blue
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakcrest High School's ranking?
Oakcrest High School is ranked #1745 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Oakcrest High School often compared to?
Oakcrest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Creek High School, Mainland Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% 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 Oakcrest High School?
The graduation rate of Oakcrest High School is 86%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Oakcrest High School?
949 students attend Oakcrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Oakcrest High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakcrest High School?
Oakcrest High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oakcrest High School offer ?
Oakcrest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakcrest High School part of?
Oakcrest High School is part of Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District.
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