BIOTECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
BIOTECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District school district, located in FREEHOLD, NJ with about 323 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 23 teachers, BIOTECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
BIOTECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL (BTHS), located in Freehold, New Jersey, is a premier specialized magnet school that operates as part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District. It is consistently ranked among the top public high schools in both the state and the nation. The school is renowned for its rigorous, specialized curriculum that integrates advanced life sciences, engineering, and mathematics, all viewed through the lens of modern biotechnology. By partnering with local universities and industry leaders, BTHS provides students with a unique, research-heavy environment designed to prepare them for competitive post-secondary studies and careers in STEM fields.
Beyond its academic prestige, the school is distinguished by its status as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, requiring all students to pursue the full IB Diploma Program. This curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and inquiry-based learning. Despite its intense focus on scientific innovation, BTHS fosters a collaborative, tight-knit community where students engage in extensive laboratory work, authentic research projects, and extracurricular initiatives. Its selective admissions process ensures a highly motivated student body, making it a cornerstone for academic excellence in New Jersey’s public education system.
For more information, contact BIOTECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL at (732) 431-7942 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FREEHOLD, NJ 07728-5033
(732) 431-7942
BIOTECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in FREEHOLD, NJ with about 323 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Career & Technical School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 323
- Teachers:
- 23
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 323 students
- Asian
- 48.9%
- White
- 47.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.