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Toms River High School South vs. Toms River High School East

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School Overview

School
Toms River High School South
55 Hyers Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Toms River High School East
1225 Raider Way
Toms River, NJ 08753
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,371 students in grades 9-12, Toms River High School South ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,444 students in grades 9-12, Toms River High School East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,371 students
1,444 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Toms River High School South over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Toms River High School East over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Toms River High School South.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Toms River High School East.
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
108 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Toms River High School South over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Toms River High School East over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Toms River High School South with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Toms River Regional School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Toms River High School East with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Toms River Regional School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1730 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1330 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Toms River High School South, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Toms River High School East, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
20%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Toms River High School South who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Toms River High School East who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Toms River High School South who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Toms River High School East who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Toms River High School South who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Toms River High School East who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
91%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Toms River High School South with the average graduation rate observed in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Toms River High School East with the average graduation rate observed in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Toms River High School South by grade.
This chart displays the students of Toms River High School East by grade.
Grade 9 Students
322
328
Grade 10 Students
356
342
Grade 11 Students
363
363
Grade 12 Students
330
411

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Toms River High School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Toms River High School East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Toms River High School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Toms River High School East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Toms River High School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Toms River High School East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Toms River High School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Toms River High School East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Toms River High School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Toms River High School East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Toms River High School South, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Toms River High School East, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Toms River High School South, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Toms River High School East, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Toms River High School South, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Toms River High School East, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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