Toms River High School North is a four-year comprehensive public high school, and was the second public high school established in Toms River, in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Toms River Regional Schools.
Serving 1,861 students in grades 9-12, Toms River High School North 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 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: 1,861 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Toms River High School North serves the northwest part of Toms River, NJ, covering an area of approximately 22.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Toms River High School North's student population of 1,861 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,861 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Toms River High School North 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 Toms River High School North is 0.65, 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
#1417 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toms River High School North's ranking?
Toms River High School North is ranked #1417 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Toms River High School North often compared to?
Toms River High School Northis often viewed alongside schools like Toms River High School East, Toms River High School South by visitors of our site.
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 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Toms River High School North?
The graduation rate of Toms River High School North is 90%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Toms River High School North?
1,861 students attend Toms River High School North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Toms River High School North students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Toms River High School North?
Toms River High School North has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Toms River High School North offer ?
Toms River High School North offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Toms River High School North part of?
Toms River High School North is part of Toms River Regional School District.
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