[7] The school name was chosen based on its site on the crest of a hill amid oak trees.
Absegami had its own independent identity and held classes in the afternoons, while Oakcrest met during morning sessions.
[11] Voters passed a September 2007 referendum by a 3,176–1,719 margin, approving a plan to construct a third high school in the district, to be located in Egg Harbor City and constricted at a cost of $81.7 million.
From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.
[16] For the 2005–06 school year, the district was recognized with the "Best Practices Award" by the New Jersey Department of Education for its "A Proactive Approach to Guidance and Career Services" Career Education program at Oakcrest High School.