Buena Regional High School
Buena Regional High School serves 569 students in grades 9-12.
Buena Regional High School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Buena Regional High School's student population of 569 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 569 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Buena Regional High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Buena Regional High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2018 out of 2239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 29% |
| Black | 16% | 15% |
| White | 57% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buena Regional School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Buena Regional High School is Vineland Preparatory Academy (4.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Buena Regional Middle School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John C. Milanesi Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Buena John C. Milanesi Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 288 students
2.0 miles
880 Harding Highway
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0605 2 PK-2 288 - Minotola Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 30%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 326 students10
2.1 miles
1501 Central Ave
Minotola, NJ 08341
(856) 697-8080 2.1 3-5 326 - Vineland Johnstone Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 443 students10
2.1 miles
165 S Brewster Rd
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 794-6967 2.1 K-5 443 - Buena Buena Regional Middle School Math: 24% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 421 students10
2.2 miles
175 Weymouth Rd
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0100 2.2 6-8 421 - Williamstown Collings Lakes Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 133 students
4.1 miles
620 Cains Mill Rd & Lake Geor
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 885-4994 4.1 K-2 133
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