Serving 268 students in grades 9-12, Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy is 0.35, 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
#1078 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
80%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy's ranking?
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy is ranked #1078 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy?
268 students attend Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy?
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy offer ?
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy part of?
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy is part of Ocean County Vocational Technical School District.
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