Summary:
The Barnegat Township School District in New Jersey contains a single high school, Barnegat High School, which serves grades 9-12. The district as a whole is ranked 464 out of 609 districts in the state and is rated only 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating that the high school is a relatively low-performing school within the state.
Barnegat High School has a 91.3% four-year graduation rate, slightly below the state average, and a 1.0% dropout rate, which is relatively low. However, the school struggles with a 14.9% chronic absenteeism rate, higher than the state average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below state averages, particularly in math and science, with only 13.3% of students proficient in Algebra I compared to a state average of 20.3%. The school also serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, with 34.5% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Compared to other high schools in New Jersey, Barnegat High School has a statewide ranking in the 260s to 280s range, placing it in the bottom half of high schools in the state. The school's academic performance has been declining over the past few years, and it has not made significant improvements compared to other high schools in the state, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.
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