Asbury Park High School

1003 SUNSET AVENUE
ASBURY PARK, NJ 07712

asburyparksdaphs.ss19.sharpschool.com/

379 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Asbury Park High School, located at 1001 Sunset Avenue in Asbury Park, New Jersey, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the Asbury Park School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the cultural vibrancy and historical legacy of the city. It provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 9 through 12, offering a variety of core curriculum subjects, elective courses, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond its academic offerings, Asbury Park High School is known for its commitment to student development through extracurricular involvement, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student organizations. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing character development, civic responsibility, and the achievement of its diverse student body. As a pillar of the local district, the school works continuously to provide equitable resources and opportunities that empower its students to succeed within the evolving landscape of 21st-century education.

379

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Asbury Park High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	218
Black	150
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Hispanic
218 (57.5%)
Black
150 (39.6%)
White
5 (1.3%)
Two or More
4 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Asbury Park School District
Phone:	(732)776-2638
Website:	http://asburyparksdaphs.ss19.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 90

Grade 10 105

Grade 11 93

Grade 12 91