Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center's student population of 74 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1699 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
31%
33%
Black
n/a
15%
White
69%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center's ranking?
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center is ranked #1699 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center?
The graduation rate of Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center?
74 students attend Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center students are White, and 31% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center?
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center offer ?
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center part of?
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center is part of Ocean County Vocational Technical School District.
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