Ocean City High School

501 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,231 students in grades 9-12, Ocean City High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NJ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Ocean City High School's student population of 1,231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,231 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
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School Rankings

Ocean City High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean City High School is 0.24, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#507 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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33%
26%
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63%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
8%
32%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
87%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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97%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ocean City High School's ranking?
Ocean City High School is ranked #507 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ocean City High School often compared to?
Ocean City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocean City High School?
The graduation rate of Ocean City High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ocean City High School?
1,231 students attend Ocean City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ocean City High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Ocean City High School?
Ocean City High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean City High School offer ?
Ocean City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ocean City High School part of?
Ocean City High School is part of Ocean City School District.

School Reviews

3   12/21/2020
The teachers are great, but the administration is horrible. They don''t communicate with the students and our teachers are often confused about what's going on and will say....no one told us that. The superintendent seems like a crazy old lady. She yells at teachers in the hallway! Very unprofessional. There's one vice principal that's just plain mean.... yells at kids for the smallest things. I love the actual school, my friends, the classes, the teachers, but the leadership is lacking. They need better superintendent and principal.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Emma
5   3/19/2020
We LOVE OCHS!! I have a son in the 10th grade and he is an average student who loves school. He is a three sport student, is involved with rec activities and is able, because of this great town to get on his bike and hang with friends. The same issues, such as vaping and drug use exist here too but the school has a multi-prong approach to address, communicate and snuff out the activity.
- Posted by Parent - S. Walsh

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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