Junior quarterback Joe Repetti, who set a school record with 20 touchdown passes for the season, runs the ball with blocking support from CJ Conti (51). (Photos courtesy of OCHSfootball.com)
Choosing the right school for your young athlete can put them on the best path to success.
Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, recently released its 2024 Best Schools for Athletes in Atlantic County. This list offers a ranking based on an analysis of statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include number of state championships, student participation in athletics and the number of sports offered at the school
With a Niche overall grade of A, Cedar Creek High School is a highly rated public school. It has around 929 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to one. According to state test scores, 23% of students are at least proficient in math and 50% in reading.
Address: 1701 New York Ave., Egg Harbor City
Website: cedarcreekhs.net
St. Augustine Preparatory School is a highly rated, private, all-boys, Catholic school with 611 students in grades 9-12 and a student-teacher ratio of 10 to one. After graduation, 98% of students go on to attend a four-year college.
Address: 611 Cedar Ave., Richland
Website: hermits.com
Holy Spirit High School is a private Catholic school with around 380 students in grades 9-12. The student-teacher ratio is 12 to one. After graduation, 97% of students go on to attend a 4-year college.
Address: 500 S New Rd., Absecon
Website: holyspirithighschool.com
Mainland Regional High School is a public school with 1,181 students in grades 9-12. The student-teacher ratio is 11 to one. According to state test scores, 28% of students are at least proficient in math and 45% in reading.
Address: 1301 Oak Ave., Linwood
Website: www.mainlandregional.net
Oakcrest High School is an above average, public, magnet school with 914 students in grades 9-12. The student-teacher ratio is 10 to one. According to state test scores, 11% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.
Address: 1824 Dr. Dennis Forman Dr., Mays Landing
Website: oakcrest.net
Buena Regional High School is a public school with 496 students in grades 9-12. The student-teacher ratio is 11 to one. According to state test scores, 12% of students are at least proficient in math and 27% in reading.
Address: 125 Weymouth Rd., Buena
Website: buenaschools.org
Egg Harbor Township High School is a public school with 2,335 students in grades 9-12. The student-teacher ratio is 12 to one. According to state test scores, 28% of students are at least proficient in math and 36% in reading.
Address: 24 High School Dr., Egg Harbor Township
Website: hs.eht.k12.nj.us
Absegami High School is a highly rated, public school with 1,125 students in grades 9-12. The student-teacher ratio is 11 to one. According to state test scores, 18% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.
Address: 201 S Wrangleboro Rd., Galloway
Website: absegami.net
Hammonton High School is a public school with 1,357 students in grades 9-12. The student-teacher ratio is 15 to one. According to state test scores, 34% of students are at least proficient in math and 49% in reading.
Address: 566 Old Forks Rd., Hammonton
Website: hammontonschools.org
Atlantic City High School is a public school with 1,764 students in grades 9-12. The student-teacher ratio is 12 to one. According to state test scores, 12% of students are at least proficient in math and 22% in reading.
Address: 1400 N Albany Ave., Atlantic City
Website: acboe.org
Pleasantville High School is a public school with 924 students in grades PK and 9-12. The student-teacher ratio is 14 to one. According to state test scores, 3% of students are at least proficient in math and 15% in reading.
Address: 701 Mill Rd., Pleasantville
Website: pps-nj.us
