Point Pleasant Beach High School

Point Pleasant Beach High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 Trenton Ave,  Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Point Pleasant Beach School District
4.0
4.3
373 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Nate Grosshandler
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B+
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
62.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
192:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
White
88%
Hispanic
8.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Black
1.4%
Two or more races
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 68 Students
The College of New Jersey 62 Students
Penn State 49 Students
Rowan University 47 Students
University of Delaware 45 Students
Stockton University 40 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 40 Students
Monmouth University 35 Students
University of Miami 33 Students
Virginia Tech 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 71 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Marketing 29 Students
Biology 28 Students
Engineering 26 Students
Finance 21 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Political Science and Government 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 119 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/16/2024
I have loved going to Point Pleasant Beach High School. I have received a great education that has prpared me and I have been accepted to every college I have applied to so far
5.0 Senior
8/5/2017
Defiantly a small but friendly school!! Great sports and they teachers are friendly and willing to stay late to help you with what ever you need. School also supplies apple laptops for each student to use and take home with you very updated and all around good school!
3.0 NicheUser
5/20/2016
We have a large variety of clubs and organizations to join at our school. There is something for everyone. However most people do not advantage of them and get involved.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
3.0 parent
3/6/2022
There are some excellent teachers at PPBHS. There are also some that are just putting in their time. For students that fit the Point Beach "mold", things typically go very well. For those who are from low income families, have learning differences, or are culturally different than the majority in an...
5.0 parent
11/30/2011
Great School, excellent education. Pt. Beach really makes a well rounded student. Highly recommended High School. Small classes and personal attention for students. Love that almost everyone who wants to can participate in sports.
5.0 parent
5/4/2008

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Point Pleasant Beach High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ and is served by the Point Pleasant Beach School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 373 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Point Pleasant Beach High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,257,493. Discover additional schools in the area, like Point Pleasant High School, Manasquan High School, Calvary Academy, and more. Learn more about what Point Pleasant Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Point Pleasant Beach High School.

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