Central Regional High School

Central Regional High School serves 1,562 students in grades 9-12 in Bayville, New Jersey, providing a comprehensive high school education in Ocean County. With 119 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school is working to improve academic outcomes, with room for growth in both English Language Arts, where 31% of students score proficient or above, and mathematics, where 22% achieve proficiency.

These performance levels indicate the school is focusing on student development and academic support to help students reach their potential. Central Regional draws from a stable suburban community where the median household income is $103,534 and median home values reach $334,200. The surrounding area has a poverty rate of just 7.7%, reflecting the economic stability of many families, though 27% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, suggesting varied educational backgrounds in the community.

The school's location on Forest Hills Parkway places it in the heart of a large suburban setting, serving families throughout the region who value the smaller class sizes and community feel that Central Regional High School provides to its diverse student body.

While current test scores at Central Regional High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.