OCEAN CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Ocean City High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Ocean City School District school district, located in OCEAN CITY, NJ with about 1,256 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 96 teachers, Ocean City High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ocean City High School, located at 501 Atlantic Avenue in Ocean City, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Ocean City School District. Situated in a prominent shore community, the school is known for its strong connection to the local coastal culture and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic and extracurricular experience for students in grades 9 through 12. The facility is well-regarded for its modern infrastructure, which supports a diverse range of programs, including rigorous college-preparatory coursework, career-technical education, and extensive arts programming.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Ocean City High School maintains a highly active school community characterized by a robust athletic program and numerous student organizations. The school is particularly noted for its "Red Raider" spirit, which fosters significant student engagement and community involvement. By balancing a focus on high academic achievement with a wide array of social and competitive opportunities, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce, while maintaining a proud identity within the greater Cape May County region.
For more information, contact Ocean City High School at (609) 399-1290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226
(609) 399-1290
OCEAN CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OCEAN CITY, NJ with about 1,256 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ocean City School District
- Total Students:
- 1,256
- Teachers:
- 96.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,256 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OCEAN CITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 53.2%
- Male
- 46.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.