Serving 997 students in grades 9-12, Barnegat High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 997 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Barnegat High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnegat High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barnegat High School?
The graduation rate of Barnegat High School is 88%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Barnegat High School?
997 students attend Barnegat High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Barnegat High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnegat High School?
Barnegat High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barnegat High School offer ?
Barnegat High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Barnegat High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 997 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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