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High Point Regional High School District

High School · High Point Regional High School District · Sussex, NJ

A high school in Sussex, NJ where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

299 PIDGEON HILL ROAD, Sussex, NJ 07461

  • Math 26% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-4.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-19.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation29.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$32,299
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at High Point Regional High School District score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency26%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
26%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where High Point Regional High School District sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$104,441

Median home value

$338,500

Median rent

$1,456/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

80.4%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
29.3% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
5 boys'·10 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wallkill Valley Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.19–124.2 mi617Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

High Point Regional High School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$32,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

High Point Regional High School District is listed in High Point Regional High School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About High Point Regional High School District

High Point Regional High School District is a public high school in Sussex, NJ, part of High Point Regional High School District, serving approximately 803 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,549 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about High Point Regional High School District

What grades does High Point Regional High School District serve?

High Point Regional High School District serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend High Point Regional High School District?

High Point Regional High School District has an enrollment of approximately 803 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point Regional High School District?

The student-teacher ratio at High Point Regional High School District is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does High Point Regional High School District rank in NJ?

High Point Regional High School District ranks #1,549 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is High Point Regional High School District's MySchoolScout rating?

High Point Regional High School District has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at High Point Regional High School District?

Based on loaded state assessment records, High Point Regional High School District has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is High Point Regional High School District a charter school?

No, High Point Regional High School District is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is High Point Regional High School District a Title I school?

No, High Point Regional High School District is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Point Regional High School District?

17.7% of students at High Point Regional High School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
803
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sussex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 07461)
18,575
Area average commute
36.8 min
Area median age
43.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07461; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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