Point Pleasant Borough High School

LAURA HERBERT DR
POINT PLEASANT, NJ 08742

(732)701-1900

www.pointpleasant.k12.nj.us/PPBHS/index.htm

898 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Point Pleasant Borough High School, located in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Point Pleasant Borough School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere while maintaining a rigorous academic environment. The school typically serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes college-preparatory courses, electives, and opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture through a robust athletics program and various student organizations. The "Panthers" are a focal point of community pride, with the school often serving as a hub for local events and gatherings. With a commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, Point Pleasant Borough High School balances traditional educational standards with a focus on character development and community involvement, making it a central pillar for families residing in this coastal Monmouth/Ocean County area.

898

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Point Pleasant Borough High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	809
Hispanic	68
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
809 (90.4 %)
Hispanic
68 (7.6 %)
Asian
7 (0.8 %)
Two or More
7 (0.8 %)
Black
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Point Pleasant Borough School District
Phone:	(732)701-1900
Website:	http://www.pointpleasant.k12.nj.us/PPBHS/index.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	898
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9 209

Grade 10 221

Grade 11 211

Grade 12 245

Ungraded 12