Serving 1,203 students in grades 9-12, Neptune 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 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 60% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Neptune High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Neptune High School's student population of 1,203 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Students by Grade
Neptune 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 Neptune High School is 0.69, 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
#1995 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
38%
33%
Black
38%
15%
White
17%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Neptune High School is ranked #1995 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Neptune High School often compared to?
Neptune High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wall High School, Westgate High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Neptune High School?
The graduation rate of Neptune High School is 60%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Neptune High School?
1,203 students attend Neptune High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Neptune High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neptune High School?
Neptune High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Neptune High School offer ?
Neptune High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Neptune High School part of?
Neptune High School is part of Neptune Township School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>2 6/6/2011very bias school with a few teachers that need to be replaced because they are not acting mature enough to teach all the students in a proper manner and find sport in picking on some in stead of helping same,childish5 10/5/2009The amount of opportunities is great for all students here. The teachers are helpful and kind. We have a state-of-the-art building, including our sports facility and a new indoor pool. Our parents all work together through the Red and Black Booster Club.Review Neptune High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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very bias school with a few teachers that need to be replaced because they are not acting mature enough to teach all the students in a proper manner and find sport in picking on some in stead of helping same,childish
The amount of opportunities is great for all students here. The teachers are helpful and kind. We have a state-of-the-art building, including our sports facility and a new indoor pool. Our parents all work together through the Red and Black Booster Club.
Review Neptune High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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