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

Violeta

The music program has had a great impact on me. Band has given me a second home and allowed me to find my passion and future profession. Overall, it has allowed me to grow and make great connections with the students and faculty!

- Violeta, Drum Major & Band Student Executive

Tess

The musical theatre program at Beach has given me more than the opportunity to perform fun, iconic shows. It has given me a family for life! The program is open for anyone, performer or not, and it will truly welcome you with open arms.

- Tess, Point Beach Players

David

If you never take risks, there will be no reward. I was offered a big opportunity to start my career in law enforcement and I took it. This will help me tremendously in my future career.

- David, Beach 360 Program - PPB Police Dept. Internship

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