High Point Regional High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Wantage Township, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, which is the sole high school in its school district.
Serving 791 students in grades 9-12, High Point Regional High School District 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: High Point Regional High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Sussex, NJ, encompassing approximately 122 square miles. Families within this area typically drive about 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5 miles to the nearest zone edge and the furthest edge located 10.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Point Regional High School District's student population of 791 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
791 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Point Regional High School District ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Point Regional High School District is 0.32, 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
#1435 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Scarlet, Silver
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Point Regional High School District's ranking?
High Point Regional High School District is ranked #1435 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are High Point Regional High School District often compared to?
High Point Regional High School Districtis often viewed alongside schools like Kittatinny Regional High School, Sussex County Technical School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Point Regional High School District?
The graduation rate of High Point Regional High School District is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend High Point Regional High School District?
791 students attend High Point Regional High School District.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of High Point Regional High School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Point Regional High School District?
High Point Regional High School District has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does High Point Regional High School District offer ?
High Point Regional High School District offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High Point Regional High School District part of?
High Point Regional High School District is part of High Point Regional High School District.
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