Point Pleasant Borough High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school located on Laura Herbert Drive in Point Pleasant in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 831 students in grades 9-12, Point Pleasant Borough High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Point Pleasant Borough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Point Pleasant Borough High School's student population of 831 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
831 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Point Pleasant Borough High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Point Pleasant Borough High School is 0.25, 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
#1003 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
86%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Point Pleasant Borough High School's ranking?
Point Pleasant Borough High School is ranked #1003 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Point Pleasant Borough High School often compared to?
Point Pleasant Borough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Point Pleasant Beach High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Point Pleasant Borough High School?
The graduation rate of Point Pleasant Borough High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Point Pleasant Borough High School?
831 students attend Point Pleasant Borough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Point Pleasant Borough High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Point Pleasant Borough High School?
Point Pleasant Borough High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Point Pleasant Borough High School offer ?
Point Pleasant Borough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Point Pleasant Borough High School part of?
Point Pleasant Borough High School is part of Point Pleasant Borough School District.
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