OCEAN CITY HIGH SCHOOL -
SCHOOL CHOICE INFORMATION
for the 2026-2027 School Year
The OCHS School Choice Application deadline is November 25th.
They will have 41 open seats for next school year. These seats are for any student to apply for, not just Margate students. Siblings get first dibs on those seats.
Applicants who meet School Choice criteria below AND who have sibings currently attending OCHS, will not be placed into the lottery. These students will automatically take an open seat. A lottery will be used to determine who will be offered the remaining seats and who will be on the waitlist should any seats open up down the line.
The application requirements are listed below:
~ A score of 725 or higher for the 7th grade NJSLA Summative Assessment
in Math.
~ A score of 725 or higher for the 7th grade NJSLA Summative Assessment in ELA.
~ Academic grades of B (83) or higher in all academic courses as demonstrated on
the final report card from 7th grade.
~ Two (2) letters of recommendation from academic teachers, counselors or
administrators. Letters can be sent to OCHS by email or by mail. Please see the
following:
Email: [email protected] or to Cassen Brunetti at [email protected]
Mail: OCSD/School Choice - 501 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226
The OCHS School Choice website can be accessed at: https://www.ocsdnj.org/page/school-choice
You must also submit the Notice of Intent Form to Mr. Ryan Gaskill at the Board Office if your child will be applying for School Choice.
OCHS FAQ: