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#1150 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 47% in state
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy
High School · Ocean County Vocational Technical School District · Toms River, NJ
An Ocean County Vocational Technical School District high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 College Drive Bldg. #12, Toms River, NJ 08754
- Math 38% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Toms River High School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,962 | Compare → |
| Mesivta of EatontownPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Lehmann School & Tech Ed CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 3.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
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.
Ocean County Vocational Technical School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $57,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy is listed in Ocean County Vocational Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy is a public high school in Toms River, NJ, part of Ocean County Vocational Technical School District, serving approximately 268 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,150 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy
What grades does Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy serve?
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy?
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy rank in NJ?
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy ranks #1,150 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy a charter school?
No, Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy?
9.0% of students at Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy 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
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (732) 286-5678
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
Official sources & links
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.
- 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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