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 1,150 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 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Regional High School serves a central area in Blackwood, NJ, covering approximately 11.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most residents living within 2 miles of its edges and the furthest boundary being about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Regional High School's student population of 1,150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
School Rankings
Highland Regional High School 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 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
#1555 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
11%
Hispanic
15%
35%
Black
32%
14%
White
43%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Scotty The Tartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Regional High School's ranking?
Highland Regional High School is ranked #1555 out of 2,184 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 Timber Creek Regional High School, Triton Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Highland Regional High School?
1,150 students attend Highland Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Highland Regional High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Regional High School?
Highland Regional High School has a student ration of 13:1, 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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