Top Rankings
Watchung Hills Regional High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,653 students in Watchung Hills Regional High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Watchung Hills Regional High School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,554 Schools
# Students
1,653 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Watchung Hills Regional High School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
23%
Graduation Rate
95%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.3%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
18%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
52%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,551 is higher than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,084 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$61 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$36,551
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$37,084
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Watchung Hills Regional High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watchung Hills Regional High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 Stirling Rd.
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 647-4800
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 647-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,653 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watchung Hills Regional High School District?
Watchung Hills Regional High School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,653 students.
What is the rank of Watchung Hills Regional High School District?
Watchung Hills Regional High School District is ranked #170 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watchung Hills Regional High School District?
52% of Watchung Hills Regional High School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watchung Hills Regional High School District?
Watchung Hills Regional High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Watchung Hills Regional High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,084 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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