Serving 385 students in grades 9-12, Keansburg 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keansburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Keansburg High School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Keansburg 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 Keansburg High School is 0.68, 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
#2146 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
29%
34%
Black
24%
15%
White
43%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Keansburg High School's ranking?
Keansburg High School is ranked #2146 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Keansburg High School often compared to?
Keansburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hightstown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keansburg High School?
The graduation rate of Keansburg High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Keansburg High School?
385 students attend Keansburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Keansburg High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keansburg High School?
Keansburg High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Keansburg High School offer ?
Keansburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keansburg High School part of?
Keansburg High School is part of Keansburg School District.
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