Why Beach?

Future-Ready Technology

With a dedicated K-8 STEAM program and a cutting-edge Innovation and Engineering Collaboratory at Point Beach HS, our students can explore engineering, design, and computer science.

Over 40 Dual-Enrollment Courses

Gull Flight School offers students more than 40 dual enrollment course options through Ocean County College. Students have a pathway to earn a college degree weeks before they receive a high school diploma!

Championship Teams

17 varsity and sub-varsity programs offer students a wide range of opportunities to excel.

Small-School Feel

Students thrive at The Beach in a small, supportive environment with comprehensive academic and extracurricular offerings. With 10:1 student faculty ratios in both schools, at The Beach, everybody really can know your name.

Apple 1 : 1 District-wide

Our schools are Apple Distinguished Schools, and we have been an Apple 1:1 district for over 12 years. Both schools have earned the highest Future Ready designation by Future Ready Schools, NJ.

Ranked #1

Recently, both US News and Niche.com have ranked Point Beach HS the #1 Public High School in Ocean County.

75% of 9th grade students complete an AP course.

All of our 22 AP courses are open enrollment.

80% of our students participate in at least one extracurricular activity.

And most participate in many more!

programs

Spotlight

Blake

The music program at Beach has been very special to me. The band gave me a great opportunity to make lasting friendships while improving on my skills as a musician. This program has caused my passion and creativity for music to flourish.

- Blake, Drum Major

Preslie

The Surf program at Beach has had a great impact on me. It has made me feel more engaged with the school and I have made some really great friends from it. All of the coaches are super supportive and loving.

- Preslie, Surf Team

Landon

The SEA Program has provided me with the unique opportunity to collaborate with like-minded peers to lead measurable environmental change. We build valuable leadership skills and see tangible change almost instantly. Most importantly, we have fun!

- Landon, Student Environmental Ambassador Program

Piper

I love having the opportunity to represent my peers on the Board of Education.

- Piper, Board of Education Student Representative

Armen

Attending the DECA State Career Development Conference was one of my favorite high school experiences. I was able to meet and network with many other high school students who have similar college and career aspirations.

- Armen, DECA Club President