At a glance
Reported students
1,106
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
126.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
326
Ocean City High School: 1,106 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
8.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,223
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Ocean City High School
Ocean City High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ocean City. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Ocean City School District. NCES reports 1,106 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.8%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 24 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ocean City High School
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 126.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.6%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
24 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ocean City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ocean City Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–08
326 reported students
Ocean City Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
271 reported students
Public schools near Ocean City High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts High · Charter · Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts | 09–12 | 253 | 3.7 mi |
| Mainland Regional High School High · Mainland Regional High School | 09–12 | 1,160 | 4.6 mi |
| Atlantic City High School High · Atlantic City School District | 09–12 | 1,731 | 7.8 mi |
| Egg Harbor Township High School High · Egg Harbor Township School District | 09–12 | 2,279 | 8.6 mi |
| Pleasantville High School High · Pleasantville Public School District | 09–12 | 997 | 9 mi |
| Atlantic Regional School High · Office of Education Department of Children and Families | 09–12 | 0 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ocean City High School
What grades does Ocean City High School serve?
Ocean City High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ocean City School District.
How many students attend Ocean City High School?
Ocean City High School reported 1,106 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,223 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ocean City High School?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 1,106 students and 126.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ocean City High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ocean City High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ocean City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ocean City High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ocean City High School in?
Ocean City High School is part of Ocean City School District, based in Ocean City, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ocean City High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts (3.7 mi), Mainland Regional High School (4.6 mi), Atlantic City High School (7.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.