Highland Regional High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Gloucester Township in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 1,175 students in grades 9-12, Highland Regional High School 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Highland Regional High School's student population of 1,175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Highland Regional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Regional High School is 0.69, 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
#1688 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
29%
15%
White
46%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Scotty The Tartan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Regional High School's ranking?
Highland Regional High School is ranked #1688 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Highland Regional High School often compared to?
Highland Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triton Regional High School, Timber Creek Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Highland Regional High School is 72%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Highland Regional High School?
1,175 students attend Highland Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Highland Regional High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Regional High School?
Highland Regional High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Highland Regional High School offer ?
Highland Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Regional High School part of?
Highland Regional High School is part of Black Horse Pike Regional School District.
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