Old Bridge High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Old Bridge Township in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Old Bridge Township Public Schools.
Serving 2,637 students in grades 9-12, Old Bridge 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 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old Bridge High School's student population of 2,637 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 196 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
196 teachers
Year Founded
1994
Colors
White, Black, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
Old Bridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Bridge High School is 0.63, 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
#1320 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
17%
34%
Black
9%
15%
White
56%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sir Obie The Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Bridge High School's ranking?
Old Bridge High School is ranked #1320 out of 2,184 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Old Bridge High School?
The graduation rate of Old Bridge High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Old Bridge High School?
2,637 students attend Old Bridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Old Bridge High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Bridge High School?
Old Bridge High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Old Bridge High School offer ?
Old Bridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Old Bridge High School part of?
Old Bridge High School is part of Old Bridge Township School District.
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