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Ocean Township High School

High School · Township of Ocean School District · Oakhurst, NJ

A Township of Ocean School District high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

550 WEST PARK AVENUE, Oakhurst, NJ 07755

  • Math 16% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-26 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation23.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$30,141
Chronic Absenteeism16.7%

Students at Ocean Township High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
59%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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

27.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ocean 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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

$133,299

Median home value

$655,000

Median rent

$2,448/mo

College educated

46.7%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
23.7% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
14 boys'·14 girls'·50 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
Bet Yaakov of the Jersey ShorePrivate · tuition5.7PK–111.5 mi184Compare →
Hillel Yeshiva High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.19–121.6 mi236Compare →
Hillel Yeshiva SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2K–121.6 mi916Compare →
Ilan High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.59–121.7 mi163Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Township of Ocean School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$30,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Ocean Township High School

Ocean Township High School is a public high school in Oakhurst, NJ, part of Township of Ocean School District, serving approximately 996 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,392 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ocean Township High School

What grades does Ocean Township High School serve?

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

How many students attend Ocean Township High School?

Ocean Township High School has an enrollment of approximately 996 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Township High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ocean Township High School rank in NJ?

Ocean Township High School ranks #1,392 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Ocean Township High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ocean Township High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Township High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocean Township High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ocean Township High School a charter school?

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

Is Ocean Township High School a Title I school?

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

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

27.4% of students at Ocean 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
996
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.7%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 07755)
6,150
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
35.4
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 07755; 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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