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Marlboro High School

High School · Freehold Regional High School District · Marlboro, NJ

A Freehold Regional High School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

95 NORTH MAIN STREET, Marlboro, NJ 07746

  • Math 65% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-6.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+23.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation32.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$21,461
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Marlboro High School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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

7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marlboro 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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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

$186,885

Median home value

$654,700

Median rent

$2,688/mo

College educated

67.7%

Homeownership

95.8%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
32.6% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·19 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
11 boys'·14 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Collier SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5private9–122.5 mi146Compare →
Colts Neck High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–124.1 mi1,413Compare →
Freehold Borough High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–124.4 mi1,407Compare →
Biotechnology High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.99–124.7 mi320Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Freehold Regional High School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$21,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Marlboro High School

Marlboro High School is a public high school in Marlboro, NJ, part of Freehold Regional High School District, serving approximately 1,742 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,689 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marlboro High School

What grades does Marlboro High School serve?

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

How many students attend Marlboro High School?

Marlboro High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,742 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Marlboro High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marlboro High School rank in NJ?

Marlboro High School ranks #1,689 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Marlboro High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marlboro High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Marlboro High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marlboro High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marlboro High School a charter school?

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

Is Marlboro High School a Title I school?

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

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

7.0% of students at Marlboro 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
1,742
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
111
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 07746)
18,137
Area average commute
41.1 min
Area median age
46.5
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 07746; 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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