Ocean City High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Ocean City, in Cape May County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Ocean City School District.
Serving 1,190 students in grades 9-12, Ocean City High School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ocean City High School's student population of 1,190 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Year Founded
1904
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Ocean City 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 Ocean City 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
#729 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
9%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
86%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean City High School's ranking?
Ocean City High School is ranked #729 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ocean City High School often compared to?
Ocean City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocean City High School?
The graduation rate of Ocean City High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ocean City High School?
1,190 students attend Ocean City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ocean City High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean City High School?
Ocean City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean City High School offer ?
Ocean City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean City High School part of?
Ocean City High School is part of Ocean City School District.
School Reviews
3 12/21/2020
The teachers are great, but the administration is horrible. They don''t communicate with the students and our teachers are often confused about what's going on and will say....no one told us that. The superintendent seems like a crazy old lady. She yells at teachers in the hallway! Very unprofessional. There's one vice principal that's just plain mean.... yells at kids for the smallest things. I love the actual school, my friends, the classes, the teachers, but the leadership is lacking. They need better superintendent and principal.
5 3/19/2020
We LOVE OCHS!! I have a son in the 10th grade and he is an average student who loves school. He is a three sport student, is involved with rec activities and is able, because of this great town to get on his bike and hang with friends. The same issues, such as vaping and drug use exist here too but the school has a multi-prong approach to address, communicate and snuff out the activity.
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