At a glance
Reported students
259
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
38
OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy: 259 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
9.3:1 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
- 285
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.2:1
What the reported data says about OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy
OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Toms River. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Ocean County Vocational Technical School District. NCES reports 259 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, 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 (80.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy
- 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.7%
- Hispanic10.4%
- Black3.1%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 County Vocational Technical School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science
High · Grades 09–12
275 reported students
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center
High · Grades 09–12
74 reported students
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Brick Center
High · Grades 09–12
2 reported students
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Jackson Center
High · Grades 09–12
2 reported students
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Ocean County Vocational and Technical Schools Waretown
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center High · Ocean County Vocational Technical School District | 09–12 | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| Toms River High School North High · Toms River Regional School District | 09–12 | 1,861 | 2.5 mi |
| Toms River High School East High · Toms River Regional School District | 09–12 | 1,377 | 3.4 mi |
| Toms River High School South High · Toms River Regional School District | 09–12 | 1,463 | 4 mi |
| Brick Township High School High · Brick Township Public School District | 09–12 | 1,200 | 4.4 mi |
| Ocean County Vocational Technical School Brick Center High · Ocean County Vocational Technical School District | 09–12 | 2 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy
What grades does OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy serve?
OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in Ocean County Vocational Technical School District.
How many students attend OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy?
OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy reported 259 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 285 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy?
The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 259 students and 28 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 OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ocean County Vocational Technical School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.2% 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 OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy in?
OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy is part of Ocean County Vocational Technical School District, based in Toms River, NJ, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center (2.4 mi), Toms River High School North (2.5 mi), Toms River High School East (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.