Ocean City High School

501 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226

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Top 30%

Tel: (609) 399-1290

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Ocean City High School serves 1,274 students in grades 9-12.

Ocean City High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher 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 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

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 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,274 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 20% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 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:

School Overview

Ocean City High School's student population of 1,274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,274 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

126 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Ocean City High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#507 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Ocean City High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

33%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ocean City 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)

63%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ocean City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Ocean City High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

31%

Black

15%

White

87%

41%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Ocean City High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.71

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

Graduation Rate

96%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Ocean City High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Ocean City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90%.

How many students attend Ocean City High School?

1,274 students attend Ocean City High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Ocean City High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

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 (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,274 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education