Communications High School

1740 New Bedford Road
Belmar, NJ 07719
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Top 1%
Serving 310 students in grades 9-12, Communications High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (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:

School Overview

Communications High School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
310 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Communications High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Communications High School is 0.32, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#5 out of 2183 schools
(Top 1%)
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90-94%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Communications High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Communications High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
7%
32%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
82%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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≥95%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Communications High School's ranking?
Communications High School is ranked #5 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 88%.
How many students attend Communications High School?
310 students attend Communications High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Communications High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Communications High School?
Communications High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Communications High School offer ?
Communications High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - aanar
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ignot

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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