Serving 498 students in grades 9-12, Buena 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buena Regional High School's student population of 498 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buena Regional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buena Regional High School is 0.59, 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
#1887 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
30%
32%
Black
11%
15%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buena Regional High School's ranking?
Buena Regional High School is ranked #1887 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Buena Regional High School often compared to?
Buena Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Egg Harbor Township High School, Hammonton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buena Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Buena Regional High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Buena Regional High School?
498 students attend Buena Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Buena Regional High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buena Regional High School?
Buena Regional High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buena Regional High School offer ?
Buena Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buena Regional High School part of?
Buena Regional High School is part of Buena Regional School District.
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