Ocean Township High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school in the Ocean Township School District.
Serving 925 students in grades 9-12, Ocean Township 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 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 925 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ocean Township High School's attendance zone is located in Oakhurst, NJ, covering an area of 11.1 square miles that encompasses the entire school district. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocean Township High School's student population of 925 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
925 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ocean Township 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 Ocean Township High School is 0.62, 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
#1636 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
25%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Royal blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Township High School's ranking?
Ocean Township High School is ranked #1636 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocean Township High School?
The graduation rate of Ocean Township High School is 94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Ocean Township High School?
925 students attend Ocean Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ocean Township High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean Township High School?
Ocean Township 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 Township High School offer ?
Ocean Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Township High School part of?
Ocean Township High School is part of Township Of Ocean School District.
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