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Manasquan High School

High School · Manasquan School District · Manasquan, NJ

A high school in Manasquan, NJ where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

167 Broad Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736

  • Math 48% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-8.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+6.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation36.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$26,836
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Manasquan High School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
74%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Manasquan 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 83Very Walkable
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,075/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manasquan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$170,042

Median home value

$849,800

Median rent

$1,838/mo

College educated

69.8%

Homeownership

88.8%

Poverty rate

2.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08736; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
36.1% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
11 boys'·13 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Point Pleasant Beach High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–122.7 mi326Compare →
Wall High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–122.9 mi912Compare →
Communications High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–123.0 mi299Compare →
Academy Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.89–123.2 mi173Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Manasquan School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$26,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Manasquan High School

Manasquan High School is a public high school in Manasquan, NJ, part of Manasquan School District, serving approximately 945 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,431 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manasquan High School

What grades does Manasquan High School serve?

Manasquan High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Manasquan High School?

Manasquan High School has an enrollment of approximately 945 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manasquan High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Manasquan High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manasquan High School rank in NJ?

Manasquan High School ranks #1,431 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Manasquan High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Manasquan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Manasquan High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manasquan High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Manasquan High School a charter school?

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

Is Manasquan High School a Title I school?

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

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

10.3% of students at Manasquan 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
945
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 08736)
13,056
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
46.8
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 08736; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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