Matawan Regional High School is a four-year regional public high school located in Aberdeen Township, United States, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District.
Serving 1,038 students in grades 9-12, Matawan 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 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 45% 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: 1,038 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Matawan Regional High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Matawan school district, covering approximately 10.2 square miles. The area typically allows for a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matawan Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Matawan Regional High School's student population of 1,038 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,038 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
School Rankings
Matawan 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 Matawan Regional High School is 0.63, 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
#1187 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Husky
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matawan Regional High School's ranking?
Matawan Regional High School is ranked #1187 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Matawan Regional High School often compared to?
Matawan Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marlboro High School, Holmdel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Matawan Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Matawan Regional High School is 86%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Matawan Regional High School?
1,038 students attend Matawan Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Matawan Regional High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Matawan Regional High School?
Matawan 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 Matawan Regional High School offer ?
Matawan Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Matawan Regional High School part of?
Matawan Regional High School is part of Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District.
In what neighborhood is Matawan Regional High School located?
Matawan Regional High School is located in the Strathmore neighborhood of Matawan, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Strathmore.
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As of the 2014-15 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,049 students and 92.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.4:1. There were 219 students (20.9% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and 91 (8.7% of students) eligible for reduced-cost lunch.
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