Jackson Liberty High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Jackson Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey, operating as part of the Jackson School District.
Serving 1,076 students in grades 9-12, Jackson Liberty High School 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 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,076 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson Liberty High School's student population of 1,076 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,076 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Red, Navy Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Jackson Liberty High School 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 Jackson Liberty High School is 0.59, 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
#2009 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
37%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
52%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Liberty High School's ranking?
Jackson Liberty High School is ranked #2009 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Jackson Liberty High School often compared to?
Jackson Liberty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Jackson Liberty High School is 85%, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jackson Liberty High School?
1,076 students attend Jackson Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Jackson Liberty High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Liberty High School?
Jackson Liberty High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jackson Liberty High School offer ?
Jackson Liberty High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Liberty High School part of?
Jackson Liberty High School is part of Jackson Township School District.
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