Serving 1,131 students in grades 9-12, Highland Regional High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Highland Regional High School's student population of 1,131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland Regional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Regional High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1635 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
27%
15%
White
50%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Regional High School's ranking?
Highland Regional High School is ranked #1635 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Highland Regional High School often compared to?
Highland Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triton Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Highland Regional High School is 83%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Highland Regional High School?
1,131 students attend Highland Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Highland Regional High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Regional High School?
Highland Regional High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Highland Regional High School offer ?
Highland Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highland Regional High School part of?
Highland Regional High School is part of Black Horse Pike Regional School District.
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