Freehold Borough High School

Summary:

Freehold Borough High School is a public high school serving 1,409 students in grades 9-12 in the Freehold Regional High School District, with a diverse student population that is 42.65% White, 6.74% African American, 37.76% Hispanic, and 11% Asian.

While the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, lags behind the district and state averages, with only 50.4% of 9th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 10.2% of 10th graders proficient in Algebra I, the school also faces challenges with a lower four-year graduation rate of 92.7% and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.6%. These metrics are generally lower than those of nearby schools like Howell High School and Manalapan High School, which have higher percentages of White and Asian students and lower percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

The racial disparities in academic performance at Freehold Borough High School, with only 147 out of 250 New Jersey high schools ranking higher for African American students and 296 out of 385 ranking higher for Hispanic students, suggest that socioeconomic and demographic factors may be contributing to the school's lower outcomes compared to nearby schools. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the school to improve and provide a more equitable education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2 Robertsville Road
       Freehold, NJ  07728-1899


(732) 431-8360

District: Freehold Regional High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,952 Help


Feeder schools for Freehold Borough High School:

Elementary:    Freehold Learning Center
    Park Avenue Elementary School
Middle:    Freehold Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  1,409

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.7%
Hispanic:
37.8%
Asian:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.2% Help


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Compare Details Freehold Borough High School ranks better than 53.8% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 6 ranked high schools in the Freehold Regional High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.86. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Freehold Borough High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Freehold Borough High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Freehold Regional High School District. Racial makeup is: White (42.7%), Hispanic (37.8%), Asian (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Freehold Regional High School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freehold Borough High School is 14.4, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Freehold Regional High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freehold Borough High School is $9,952, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Freehold Regional High School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Freehold Borough High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Freehold Borough High School 195th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Freehold Borough High School in the ranking list.)

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Freehold Regional High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Freehold Regional High School District 208th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Freehold Borough High School

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Rank History for all students at Freehold Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.01 187th 343 45.5%
2004 49.36 224th 348 35.6%
2005 65.28 149th 351 57.5%
2006 78.05 69th 357 80.7%
2007 80.29 50th 361 86.1%
2008 74.59 94th 359 73.8%
2009 71.39 118th 370 68.1%
2010 76.56 76th 371 79.5%
2011 72.49 116th 378 69.3%
2012 73.28 101st 388 74.0%
2013 67.72 151st 396 61.9%
2014 76.40 68th 411 83.5%
2015 57.86 100th 406 75.4%
2016 53.64 135th 409 67.0%
2017 48.80 173rd 411 57.9%
2018 48.66 164th 415 60.5%
2019 46.62 184th 416 55.8%
2021 52.07 143rd 405 64.7%
2022 44.19 181st 415 56.4%
2023 42.86 195th 422 53.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Freehold Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.22 90th 355 74.6%
2019 39.46 179th 349 48.7%
2021 26.10 252nd 333 24.3%
2022 35.10 200th 344 41.9%
2023 48.56 130th 339 61.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Freehold Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.82 203rd 345 41.2%
2019 47.21 136th 347 60.8%
2021 37.92 199th 326 39.0%
2022 37.89 176th 324 45.7%
2023 31.08 237th 344 31.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Freehold Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.89 204th 403 49.4%
2019 46.98 184th 408 54.9%
2021 48.42 162nd 402 59.7%
2022 34.54 238th 414 42.5%
2023 44.28 187th 416 55.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Freehold Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.37 137th 405 66.2%
2019 48.36 158th 407 61.2%
2021 54.28 133rd 402 66.9%
2022 45.08 164th 410 60.0%
2023 44.07 170th 414 58.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Freehold Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.53 43rd 198 78.3%
2019 64.65 47th 191 75.4%
2021 78.67 16th 165 90.3%
2022 41.68 93rd 175 46.9%
2023 55.49 68th 172 60.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Freehold Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.64 131st 266 50.8%
2019 50.22 101st 254 60.2%
2021 48.99 105th 247 57.5%
2022 38.69 138th 256 46.1%
2023 35.22 147th 250 41.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Freehold Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.69 187th 368 49.2%
2019 39.66 197th 364 45.9%
2021 35.30 236th 374 36.9%
2022 29.63 254th 382 33.5%
2023 24.57 296th 385 23.1%
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Rank History for White students at Freehold Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.55 128th 340 62.4%
2019 47.37 139th 339 59.0%
2021 52.62 95th 336 71.7%
2022 48.56 128th 335 61.8%
2023 43.80 150th 335 55.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Freehold Borough High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 682 158 29 58 0 n/a n/a 0 927
1989 636 150 36 67 0 n/a n/a 0 889
1990 614 147 38 75 0 n/a n/a 0 874
1991 607 148 42 73 0 n/a n/a 0 870
1992 614 131 46 84 0 n/a n/a 0 875
1993 591 136 54 79 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1994 595 115 67 63 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1995 590 115 68 72 0 n/a n/a 0 845
1996 590 115 68 72 0 n/a n/a 0 845
1998 546 129 76 64 0 n/a n/a 0 815
1999 559 135 78 79 0 n/a n/a 0 851
2000 557 139 79 87 1 n/a n/a 0 863
2001 620 140 78 101 2 n/a n/a 0 941
2002 752 139 95 121 1 n/a n/a 0 1108
2003 752 139 95 121 1 n/a n/a 0 1108
2004 837 131 119 128 2 n/a n/a 0 1217
2005 893 114 142 119 4 n/a n/a 0 1272
2006 971 107 164 137 6 n/a n/a 0 1385
2007 962 101 153 149 11 n/a n/a 0 1376
2008 954 128 132 160 5 n/a n/a 0 1379
2009 920 143 146 205 4 2 0 0 1420
2010 976 156 140 218 2 2 0 0 1494
2011 972 125 147 252 1 2 20 0 1519
2012 960 117 156 287 3 1 16 0 1540
2013 982 110 180 300 2 2 5 0 1581
2014 945 138 165 323 2 2 2 0 1577
2015 897 126 157 319 2 1 3 0 1505
2016 857 130 142 343 0 2 4 0 1478
2017 812 134 125 376 0 2 3 0 1452
2018 744 128 121 396 0 2 9 0 1400
2019 707 118 128 455 0 3 11 0 1422
2020 672 97 139 460 0 3 14 0 1385
2021 636 89 135 466 0 4 18 0 1348
2022 633 92 152 511 1 4 18 0 1411
2023 601 95 155 532 1 3 21 1 1409

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Freehold Borough High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 927 70.0 13.2 n/a
1989 889 64.0 13.8 n/a
1990 874 68.0 12.8 5.6
1991 870 64.0 13.5 6.8
1992 875 59.0 14.8 7.3
1993 860 60.3 14.3 8.1
1994 840 60.8 13.8 10.1
1995 845 56.2 15.0 11.5
1996 845 56.2 15.0 11.5
1998 815 56.0 14.6 6.5
1999 851 55.2 15.4 9
2000 863 60.4 14.3 10.8
2001 941 64.3 14.6 10.9
2002 1108 74.8 14.8 12.1
2003 1108 74.8 14.8 12.1
2004 1217 79.6 15.3 14.7
2005 1272 86.0 14.8 n/a
2006 1385 98.8 14.0 13.3
2007 1376 96.4 14.3 13.4
2008 1379 75.0 18.4 12.5
2009 1420 100.1 13.3 14.9
2010 1494 90.0 16.6 16.7
2011 1519 82.2 18.4 13.7
2012 1540 98.5 15.6 17.8
2013 1581 107.3 14.7 22.2
2014 1577 109.0 14.4 22.8
2015 1505 109.0 13.8 19.8
2016 1478 110.0 13.4 24.7
2017 1452 110.3 13.1 26.2
2018 1400 106.6 13.1 27.3
2019 1422 103.8 13.6 26.9
2020 1385 101.5 13.6 29.5
2021 1348 95.9 14.0 30.3
2022 1411 93.6 15.0 31.6
2023 1409 97.8 14.4 31.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Freehold Borough High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 927 70.0 13.2 n/a
1989 889 64.0 13.8 n/a
1990 874 68.0 12.8 5.6
1991 870 64.0 13.5 6.8
1992 875 59.0 14.8 7.3
1993 860 60.3 14.3 8.1
1994 840 60.8 13.8 10.1
1995 845 56.2 15.0 11.5
1996 845 56.2 15.0 11.5
1998 815 56.0 14.6 6.5
1999 851 55.2 15.4 9
2000 863 60.4 14.3 10.8
2001 941 64.3 14.6 10.9
2002 1108 74.8 14.8 12.1
2003 1108 74.8 14.8 12.1
2004 1217 79.6 15.3 14.7
2005 1272 86.0 14.8 n/a
2006 1385 98.8 14.0 13.3
2007 1376 96.4 14.3 13.4
2008 1379 75.0 18.4 12.5
2009 1420 100.1 13.3 14.9
2010 1494 90.0 16.6 16.7
2011 1519 82.2 18.4 13.7
2012 1540 98.5 15.6 17.8
2013 1581 107.3 14.7 22.2
2014 1577 109.0 14.4 22.8
2015 1505 109.0 13.8 19.8
2016 1478 110.0 13.4 24.7
2017 1452 110.3 13.1 26.2
2018 1400 106.6 13.1 27.3
2019 1422 103.8 13.6 26.9
2020 1385 101.5 13.6 29.5
2021 1348 95.9 14.0 30.3
2022 1411 93.6 15.0 31.6
2023 1409 97.8 14.4 31.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Freehold Borough High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $344 (3.5%) $9,608 (96.5%) $9,952

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Freehold Borough High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 184th of 416 High schoolsRanks 195th of 422 High schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Freehold Borough High School)60.350.4
 9.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Freehold Regional High School District)61.362.3
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Geometry (Freehold Borough High School)68.543.1
 25.4%
   9th Grade Geometry (Freehold Regional High School District)6151.6
 9.4%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (Freehold Borough High School)10084.9
 15.1%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Freehold Regional High School District)89.788.5
 1.2%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
10th Grade Algebra II (Freehold Borough High School)68.345
 23.3%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Freehold Regional High School District)52.749.3
 3.4%
   10th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)50.835.2
 15.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Freehold Borough High School)20.810.6
 10.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Freehold Regional High School District)32.226.7
 5.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Freehold Borough High School)24.638.5
 13.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Freehold Regional High School District)30.950.5
 19.6%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Freehold Borough High School)75.682.3
 6.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Freehold Regional High School District)58.184.8
 26.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14221409
 0.9%
African American11895
 19.5%
American Indian01
Asian128155
 21.1%
Hispanic455532
 16.9%
Pacific Islander33
White707601
 15%
Two or More Races1121
 90.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.9%31.2%
 4.3%


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Students at Freehold Borough High School are 43% White, 38% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 7% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Freehold Borough High School ranks 195th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Freehold Borough High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Freehold Learning Center
Elementary : Park Avenue Elementary School
Middle : Freehold Intermediate School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,409 students attended Freehold Borough High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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