Communications High School
Communications High School serves 320 students in grades 9-12.
Communications High School placed 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%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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
School Overview
Communications High School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Communications High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,221 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Communications High School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 2221 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
1%
15%
White
87%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
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.
Review Communications High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Are the Three Rs Robbing our Children?
For far too long the American public school system has failed to address “out-of-school” factors like poverty and their impact on what happens in the classroom. As the nation continues to become increasingly diverse, many schools are adopting comprehensive approaches to education that account for the unique needs of students so that each child is prepared for their future and not just for a year-end test.
Philadelphia Public Schools Explore the Options of “Community Schools”
Philadelphia continues to explore the community school option as a way of maximizing resources for students. What is a community school and what are its benefits?
August 02, 2021
Post-Pandemic Tips for Public School Parents and StudentsThe 2020-21 school year was unlike any other and hopefully not one we’ll repeat anytime soon. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the face of America’s public education system and we’re still seeing the effects. In this article, we’ll explore the impact of the pandemic on America’s public schools, see how they responded, and talk about some tips for returning to in-person education this fall.
