Wall High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Wall Township in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Wall Township Public Schools.
Serving 924 students in grades 9-12, Wall 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 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 924 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wall High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Belmar, NJ, encompassing approximately 31 square miles. Families typically drive 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wall High School's student population of 924 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
924 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Wall 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 Wall High School is 0.30, 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
#1193 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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)14.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Crimson, White, Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wall High School's ranking?
Wall High School is ranked #1193 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wall High School often compared to?
Wall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manasquan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wall High School?
The graduation rate of Wall High School is 90%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Wall High School?
924 students attend Wall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Wall High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Wall High School?
Wall High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wall High School offer ?
Wall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wall High School part of?
Wall High School is part of Wall Township Public School District.
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