Ocean City High School

Ocean City High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
501 Atlantic Ave,  Ocean City, NJ
Ocean City School District
3.8
3.4
1,190 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Matthew Jamison
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
127
Full Time Teachers
126
Teachers in First or Second Year
100%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
76%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
4
Equity
8
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
181:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.6%
White
85.3%
Hispanic
8.8%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#62 Best HS For Athletes in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Stockton University 264 Students
Rowan University 232 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 214 Students
University of Delaware 193 Students
Penn State 152 Students
The College of New Jersey 131 Students
Montclair State University 130 Students
Temple University 100 Students
Boston University 97 Students
New York University 91 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 180 Students
Biology 108 Students
Psychology 99 Students
Nursing 96 Students
Marketing 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 52 Students
Political Science and Government 52 Students
Finance 52 Students
Education 52 Students
Computer Science 51 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 192 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/19/2025
My experience throughout Ocean City High School has definitely been a healthy and fun highschool experience where I've learned and experienced memories with the people and environment I love. I've experienced a memorable 4 years at this school and wouldn't have picked a better highschool to attend.
4.0 Alum
3/3/2025
This school lacks diversity and inclusion but has many resources for students. With a wide variety of extra curricular activities and helpful, loving faculty.
4.0 Senior
1/25/2025
I have personally had a great experience at Ocean City High School. Majority of the teachers are very understanding and passionate about their job and the subject they teach. They are always willing to help you and answer your questions. The college and career counselor is absolutely amazing and works so hard to keep up to date on college information and is always there to answer any questions. The guidance team is very quick with responding and making appointment for any questions or issues.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 7 Reviews
2.0 student
8/7/2020
Unless you are an overachiever, you get no guidance from any of the counselors. Teachers care more about their salaries than their students (highest paid in the state). Corruption in the city doesn't stop at the BoE, with many of the "established" families being favored at all levels.
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1.0 parent
6/6/2019
Horrendous !!! Transferred after freshman year . Like I mentioned Google do your research the bullying racism and drugs . Again I will stress, “ It’s a family resort so everything is brushed under the rug do not expect any help you will be let down yet they will tell you sweet nothings just to get y...
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5.0 parent
4/21/2019
Nearly my entire family(father, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, myself) went to OCHS, graduated and went on to become very successful in life. Now my son is graduating, my daughter will be there in 2 years. College placement is extremely high, vast majority of graduating seniors attend some form of continued...
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5.0 parent
10/12/2018
The experience has been very good so far.
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Ocean City High School

Ocean City High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ocean City, NJ, in the Ocean City neighborhood, and is served by the Ocean City School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,190 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Ocean City High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,681,341. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ocean City Intermediate School, Jordan Road School, St. Augustine Regional School, and more. Learn more about what Ocean City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ocean City High School.

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