Serving 983 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 11:1 is equal to 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 983 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- 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
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Barnegat High School's student population of 983 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
983 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1625 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
21%
33%
Black
11%
15%
White
63%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Barnegat High School is ranked #1625 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Barnegat High School often compared to?
Barnegat High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Regional High School, Central Regional High School by visitors of our site.
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?
983 students attend Barnegat High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Barnegat High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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?
Barnegat High School is part of Barnegat Township School District.
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