Colts Neck High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Colts Neck Township, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades and operating as one of the six secondary schools of the Freehold Regional High School District.
Serving 1,413 students in grades 9-12, Colts Neck High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colts Neck High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Colts Neck High School's student population of 1,413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Green, Navy Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colts Neck High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colts Neck High School is 0.48, 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
#759 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
20%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
69%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colts Neck High School's ranking?
Colts Neck High School is ranked #759 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Colts Neck High School often compared to?
Colts Neck High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freehold Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colts Neck High School?
The graduation rate of Colts Neck High School is 98%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Colts Neck High School?
1,413 students attend Colts Neck High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Colts Neck High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colts Neck High School?
Colts Neck High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Colts Neck High School offer ?
Colts Neck High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colts Neck High School part of?
Colts Neck High School is part of Freehold Regional High School District.
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