Communications High School is a four-year magnet public high school and career academy serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. CHS is located in Wall Township next to Wall High School.
Serving 299 students in grades 9-12, Communications High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Communications High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Communications High School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Communications High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Communications High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
n/a
15%
White
74%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Communications High School's ranking?
Communications High School is ranked #25 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Communications High School?
The graduation rate of Communications High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Communications High School?
299 students attend Communications High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Communications High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Communications High School?
Communications High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Communications High School offer ?
Communications High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Communications High School part of?
Communications High School is part of Monmouth County Vocational School District.
School Reviews
2 7/19/2016
This school only offers 1 AP class (Calculus). With such a prestigious reputation, you would think that CHS would have only the highest-level classes, but any other school I have checked with has more AP classes than us. The teachers allow students to go on their phones all the time, with full knowledge that nobody is doing work. Sometimes I feel like I'm in daycare, we do nothing and sit on our phones. Other days, the teachers treat us like we're in college and don't give us a break. The lack of sports at this school is very stifling for the students. All of the clubs are focused on communications. The communications classes are top-notch, but everything else is pretty average. I find that sometimes other subjects are sacrificed for the sake of the school's focus on communications (no history classes are offered in senior year). Basically, if you have no real interest in communications, there is no reason for you to bother with this school.
5 10/2/2006
This is one of the finest public schools in New Jersey, and likely in the nation. There is a competitive admission process, which draws highly motivated and intelligent students from throughout Monmouth County. Those who are accepted form a uniquely talented group of young people.The curriculum combines (all) honors-level courses in traditional academic subjects with specialized courses in radio and television production, print media, digital photography -- the depth of the curriculum is amazing. The staff includes faculty from the communications industry as well as more "traditional" teachers. The teaching style is attuned to the students' interests: e.g., producing a digital multimedia presentation for Spanish class.Students return to their school districts of residence for music, sports and other typical "extracurricular" activities, which are (by design) not available at Connunications High. This allows students to remain in touch with their local friends. The communications-oriented classes involve extensive after-school and weekend projects such as filming documentaries about community issues. Those pursuits might be considered extracurricular at other high schools.Parents are highly motivated, involved, and supportive of this wonderful school -- like their children.
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