Point Pleasant Borough High School

Summary:

Point Pleasant Borough High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, with a student population of 898. The school is part of the Point Pleasant Beach School District, which is ranked 202 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Point Pleasant Borough High School consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 35% of New Jersey high schools. Its students demonstrate strong proficiency in English Language Arts (around 60% proficient) and Geometry (around 55-60% proficient), outperforming the state averages. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.0% to 97.6% over the past five years, significantly exceeding the state average. Additionally, Point Pleasant Borough High School has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.5% in recent years, which are well below the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Point Pleasant Borough High School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (around 90%) and a lower percentage of minority students. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (around 9-11%), which is much lower than schools like Lakewood High School (85.45%) and Academy Charter High School (69.44%). While Point Pleasant Borough High School outperforms many of its nearby counterparts, schools like Communications High School and Manasquan High School provide interesting benchmarks for continued growth and development.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 830 Laura Herbert Dr
       Point Pleasant Beach, NJ  08742


(732) 701-1900

District: Point Pleasant Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,364 Help


Feeder schools for Point Pleasant Borough High School:

Elementary:    Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
    Ocean Road Elementary School
Middle:    Memorial Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  898

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.5% Help


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Compare Details Point Pleasant Borough High School ranks better than 66.4% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.63. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Point Pleasant Borough High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), Hispanic (7.6%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Point Pleasant Borough High School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Point Pleasant Borough High School employs 81 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Point Pleasant Borough High School is $13,364.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Point Pleasant Borough High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Point Pleasant Borough High School 142nd of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Point Pleasant Borough High School in the ranking list.)

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Point Pleasant Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Point Pleasant Borough School District 202nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Point Pleasant Borough High School

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Rank History for all students at Point Pleasant Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.04 167th 343 51.3%
2004 67.66 129th 348 62.9%
2005 71.42 119th 351 66.1%
2006 69.37 127th 357 64.4%
2007 61.04 175th 361 51.5%
2008 70.87 123rd 359 65.7%
2009 71.38 119th 370 67.8%
2010 59.66 193rd 371 48.0%
2011 78.34 61st 378 83.9%
2012 66.06 163rd 388 58.0%
2013 72.23 109th 396 72.5%
2014 71.85 118th 411 71.3%
2015 42.12 183rd 406 54.9%
2016 51.92 144th 409 64.8%
2017 62.10 98th 411 76.2%
2018 64.32 92nd 415 77.8%
2019 54.49 148th 416 64.4%
2021 51.47 147th 405 63.7%
2022 50.45 151st 415 63.6%
2023 53.63 142nd 422 66.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Point Pleasant Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.59 39th 355 89.0%
2019 74.77 54th 349 84.5%
2021 50.29 131st 333 60.7%
2022 63.19 68th 344 80.2%
2023 55.13 96th 339 71.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Point Pleasant Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.78 40th 345 88.4%
2019 64.91 72nd 347 79.3%
2021 42.81 172nd 326 47.2%
2022 60.38 65th 324 79.9%
2023 88.06 16th 344 95.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Point Pleasant Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.75 92nd 403 77.2%
2019 56.64 143rd 408 65.0%
2021 47.00 170th 402 57.7%
2022 46.37 165th 414 60.1%
2023 47.63 161st 416 61.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Point Pleasant Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.66 91st 405 77.5%
2019 48.85 154th 407 62.2%
2021 57.37 115th 402 71.4%
2022 53.49 124th 410 69.8%
2023 64.62 96th 414 76.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Point Pleasant Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.77 28th 368 92.4%
2019 38.37 205th 364 43.7%
2021 58.98 105th 374 71.9%
2022 17.82 339th 382 11.3%
2023 62.00 85th 385 77.9%
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Rank History for White students at Point Pleasant Borough High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.95 92nd 340 72.9%
2019 50.67 128th 339 62.2%
2021 38.24 178th 336 47.0%
2022 44.79 143rd 335 57.3%
2023 47.19 136th 335 59.4%
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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 Point Pleasant 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 934 2 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 951
1989 863 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 873
1990 816 0 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 830
1991 774 2 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 793
1992 722 4 6 17 2 n/a n/a 0 751
1993 743 5 5 23 1 n/a n/a 0 777
1994 712 2 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 737
1995 777 1 5 17 3 n/a n/a 0 803
1996 777 1 5 17 3 n/a n/a 0 803
1998 801 1 6 19 6 n/a n/a 0 833
1999 845 1 6 15 7 n/a n/a 0 874
2000 845 1 7 23 3 n/a n/a -1 878
2001 925 2 5 24 0 n/a n/a 0 956
2002 934 2 4 24 3 n/a n/a 0 967
2003 934 2 4 24 3 n/a n/a 0 967
2004 932 2 5 27 3 n/a n/a 0 969
2005 920 3 7 25 5 n/a n/a 0 960
2006 1006 3 6 20 4 n/a n/a 0 1039
2007 1028 5 3 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1061
2008 1034 4 6 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1070
2009 1020 6 9 27 0 0 0 0 1062
2010 976 4 2 27 2 5 0 0 1016
2011 975 5 4 29 1 2 1 0 1017
2012 920 10 5 24 1 2 2 0 964
2013 916 9 7 42 1 3 2 0 980
2014 871 11 0 38 2 11 0 0 933
2015 837 11 1 53 2 17 0 0 921
2016 819 11 1 52 2 16 1 0 902
2017 778 9 2 55 1 11 1 0 857
2018 754 6 2 72 0 15 1 0 850
2019 721 9 2 74 1 13 2 0 822
2020 766 5 5 80 1 10 4 0 871
2021 772 6 7 79 1 6 2 0 873
2022 800 7 7 70 1 1 3 2 891
2023 809 2 7 68 0 2 7 3 898

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 Point Pleasant Borough High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 951 65.0 14.6 n/a
1989 873 65.0 13.4 n/a
1990 830 56.0 14.8 1.2
1991 793 56.0 14.1 1
1992 751 52.0 14.4 1.6
1993 777 58.9 13.2 2.4
1994 737 59.6 12.4 1.8
1995 803 61.0 13.2 1.6
1996 803 61.0 13.2 1.6
1998 833 64.2 13.0 1.9
1999 874 68.2 12.8 2.6
2000 878 68.4 12.8 4.1
2001 956 70.8 13.5 3.3
2002 967 73.5 13.2 3.3
2003 967 73.5 13.2 3.3
2004 969 75.5 12.8 4.2
2005 960 75.5 12.7 n/a
2006 1039 78.5 13.2 3.7
2007 1061 82.0 12.9 2.8
2008 1070 67.0 16.0 3.4
2009 1062 69.4 12.2 4
2010 1016 70.0 14.5 4.8
2011 1017 66.9 15.2 6.6
2012 964 79.0 12.1 8.9
2013 980 83.7 11.7 8.5
2014 933 82.7 11.2 17.1
2015 921 82.0 11.2 16.2
2016 902 79.0 11.4 15.6
2017 857 76.0 11.2 14.6
2018 850 76.0 11.1 13.2
2019 822 76.0 10.8 13.3
2020 871 79.0 11.0 12.7
2021 873 83.0 10.5 11.5
2022 891 82.2 10.8 9
2023 898 81.0 11.0 9.5

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 Point Pleasant Borough High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 951 65.0 14.6 n/a
1989 873 65.0 13.4 n/a
1990 830 56.0 14.8 1.2
1991 793 56.0 14.1 1
1992 751 52.0 14.4 1.6
1993 777 58.9 13.2 2.4
1994 737 59.6 12.4 1.8
1995 803 61.0 13.2 1.6
1996 803 61.0 13.2 1.6
1998 833 64.2 13.0 1.9
1999 874 68.2 12.8 2.6
2000 878 68.4 12.8 4.1
2001 956 70.8 13.5 3.3
2002 967 73.5 13.2 3.3
2003 967 73.5 13.2 3.3
2004 969 75.5 12.8 4.2
2005 960 75.5 12.7 n/a
2006 1039 78.5 13.2 3.7
2007 1061 82.0 12.9 2.8
2008 1070 67.0 16.0 3.4
2009 1062 69.4 12.2 4
2010 1016 70.0 14.5 4.8
2011 1017 66.9 15.2 6.6
2012 964 79.0 12.1 8.9
2013 980 83.7 11.7 8.5
2014 933 82.7 11.2 17.1
2015 921 82.0 11.2 16.2
2016 902 79.0 11.4 15.6
2017 857 76.0 11.2 14.6
2018 850 76.0 11.1 13.2
2019 822 76.0 10.8 13.3
2020 871 79.0 11.0 12.7
2021 873 83.0 10.5 11.5
2022 891 82.2 10.8 9
2023 898 81.0 11.0 9.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Point Pleasant Borough High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $41 (0.3%) $13,323 (99.7%) $13,364

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Point Pleasant Borough High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 148th of 416 High schoolsRanks 142nd of 422 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Point Pleasant Borough High School)68.859.6
 9.2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Point Pleasant Borough School District)68.859.6
 9.2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Point Pleasant Borough High School)36.315
 21.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Point Pleasant Borough School District)36.315
 21.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Point Pleasant Borough High School)69.757.8
 11.9%
   9th Grade Geometry (Point Pleasant Borough School District)69.757.8
 11.9%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Point Pleasant Borough High School)33.615
 18.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Point Pleasant Borough School District)59.651.3
 8.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Point Pleasant Borough High School)43.656.7
 13.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Point Pleasant Borough School District)43.656.7
 13.1%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students822898
 9.2%
African American92
 77.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic7468
 8.1%
Pacific Islander132
 84.6%
White721809
 12.2%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.3%9.5%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Point Pleasant Borough High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 898 students attended Point Pleasant Borough High School.

Students at Point Pleasant Borough High School are 90% White, 8% Hispanic.

Point Pleasant Borough High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
Elementary : Ocean Road Elementary School
Middle : Memorial Middle School

Point Pleasant Borough High School ranks 142nd of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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