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#2199 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Brick Township High School

High School · Brick Township Public School District · Brick Town, NJ

A high school in Brick Town, NJ where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

346 CHAMBERS BRIDGE RD, Brick Town, NJ 08723

  • Math 20% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-4.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-21.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.2 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation7.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$22,586
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Brick Township High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
66%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brick Township 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$103,953

Median home value

$374,400

Median rent

$1,652/mo

College educated

29.6%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
7.2% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
10 boys'·12 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Brick CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.1 mi1Compare →
Oros Bais YakovPrivate · tuition5.69–120.7 mi559Compare →
Shalva High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated10–120.7 mi14Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Brick Township Public School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#12 of 12
District spending per student
$22,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brick Township High School is listed in Brick Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brick Township High School

Brick Township High School is a public high school in Brick Town, NJ, part of Brick Township Public School District, serving approximately 1,211 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,199 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brick Township High School

What grades does Brick Township High School serve?

Brick Township High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brick Township High School?

Brick Township High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,211 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brick Township High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brick Township High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brick Township High School rank in NJ?

Brick Township High School ranks #2,199 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Brick Township High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brick Township High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Brick Township High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brick Township High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Brick Township High School a charter school?

No, Brick Township High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brick Township High School a Title I school?

No, Brick Township High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brick Township High School?

34.6% of students at Brick Township 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
1,211
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ocean County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 08723)
32,033
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
44.4
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 08723; 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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