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#1321 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Ocean City High School
High School · Ocean City School District · Ocean City, NJ
A high school in Ocean City, NJ where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Ocean City, NJ 08226
- Math 33% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ocean City High School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ocean City 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,178/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ocean City), 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
$101,782
Median home value
$719,100
Median rent
$1,670/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartertech High School for the Performing ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Mainland Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 1,171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ocean City School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $29,328NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ocean City High School is listed in Ocean City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocean City High School
Ocean City High School is a public high school in Ocean City, NJ, part of Ocean City School District, serving approximately 1,190 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,321 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Ocean City High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocean City High School
What grades does Ocean City High School serve?
Ocean City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ocean City High School?
Ocean City High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,190 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean City High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ocean City High School rank in NJ?
Ocean City High School ranks #1,321 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ocean City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocean City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Ocean City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocean City High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ocean City High School a charter school?
No, Ocean City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ocean City High School a Title I school?
No, Ocean City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocean City High School?
12.8% of students at Ocean City 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
- 1,190
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 126
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (609) 399-1290
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08226)
- 11,260
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 57.3
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 08226; 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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