Ocean Township High School

www.oceanschools.org

1,021 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ocean Township High School (OTHS), located in Oakhurst, New Jersey, serves as the singular public high school for the Township of Ocean School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. It maintains a strong commitment to student development, offering diverse programs in the arts, athletics, and technology, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, OTHS is characterized by its dedication to community engagement and school spirit. The school emphasizes a supportive culture, utilizing various student services to address the social and emotional needs of its diverse student body. By integrating traditional instruction with modern educational tools and community-based initiatives, Ocean Township High School aims to cultivate well-rounded, civic-minded citizens within the Monmouth County area.

1,021

Total Students

103.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ocean Township High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	608
Hispanic	208
Black	126
Asian	56
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
608 (59.5 %)
Hispanic
208 (20.4 %)
Black
126 (12.3 %)
Asian
56 (5.5 %)
Two or More
21 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Township of Ocean School District
Phone:	(732)531-5650
Website:	http://www.oceanschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,021
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 242

Grade 10 251

Grade 11 247

Grade 12 248

Ungraded 33