Ocean County Vocational Technical School Grunin Performing Arts Academy is a specialized, public high school program which concentrates heavily on the fields of performing arts such as dance, vocal ...
Serving 259 students in grades 9-12, Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy's student population of 259 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy 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 Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy is 0.33, 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
#1305 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
81%
37%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy's ranking?
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy is ranked #1305 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy?
259 students attend Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy?
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy offer ?
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy part of?
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy is part of Ocean County Vocational Technical School District.
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