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Barnegat High School
High School · Barnegat Township School District · Barnegat, NJ
A Barnegat Township School District high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
180 BENGAL BLVD, Barnegat, NJ 08005
- Math 13% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Barnegat High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2021, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Barnegat High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,548
Median home value
$356,200
Median rent
$1,949/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Southern Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,865 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Barnegat Township School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barnegat High School is listed in Barnegat Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barnegat High School
Barnegat High School is a public high school in Barnegat, NJ, part of Barnegat Township School District, serving approximately 997 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,395 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barnegat High School
What grades does Barnegat High School serve?
Barnegat High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Barnegat High School?
Barnegat High School has an enrollment of approximately 997 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnegat High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnegat High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barnegat High School rank in NJ?
Barnegat High School ranks #2,395 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Barnegat High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barnegat High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barnegat High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barnegat High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Barnegat High School a charter school?
No, Barnegat High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barnegat High School a Title I school?
No, Barnegat High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barnegat High School?
34.5% of students at Barnegat High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 997
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (609) 660-7510
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08005)
- 25,936
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 52
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08005; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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