Toms River High - South High School

Toms River High - South High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
55 Hyers St,  Toms River, NJ
Toms River Regional School District
3.9
3.9
1,381 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Citta
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
25
Reading
25
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
73%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
1
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
272:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
65.2%
Hispanic
23%
Black
7.5%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Ocean County College 181 Students
Stockton University 170 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 160 Students
Rowan University 131 Students
Montclair State University 118 Students
The College of New Jersey 100 Students
Penn State 92 Students
University of Delaware 85 Students
Kean University 82 Students
Monmouth University 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 91 Students
Psychology 84 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Biology 43 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 40 Students
Accounting 37 Students
Finance 35 Students
Marketing 29 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Physical Therapy 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 245 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/31/2024
Very good school ,good faculty ,very good students ,good atmosphere ,great experience ,guidance counselors definitely get you ready for your college journey. The school gives you strong, college, preparatory courses, and strong honors courses to get you ready for college. The school has a good atmosphere for sports good student life.
3.0 Senior
5/21/2024
I only attend this school for a short period of time the classes provided during senior year helped prepare me for what I want to major in. I wish that there was more guidance with enrollment for college.
5.0 Junior
5/12/2023
Toms River High School South has the most incredible school spirit. The staff really engage the students to get involved and create a family atmosphere.
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3.9 10 Reviews
4.0 other
12/29/2023
I’m leaving south soon due to moving but I do want to say it isn’t a terrible school, sure there is some bullying going around but there’s bullying everywhere, you have to learn to ignore it. They don’t really do much about bullying unless you’re persistent about the topic but besides that the schoo...
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5.0 student
11/17/2017
10/10Don't get me wrong, there's problems with every school. But South has been amazing. No school I'd want to go to more
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5.0 parent
9/28/2015
We have a new Principal, JAMES RICOTTA, JR. He came to SOUTH HS IN 2014. He was the formerly Principal at BEACHWOOD ELEMENTARY. I find Mr. Ricotta, strict, compassionate & very good at his job. He continues with the news letters to parents. This is a tool I find very useful. High school students ten...
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4.0 parent
4/29/2014
This is my daughters first year of high school south. I am very pleased by the way things are being run. she likes her teachers and everything is well organized. the principal sends out weekly updates and monthly updates which is very nice to be able to read what's going on at the school. Also the o...
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