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#2039 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Highland Regional High School

High School · Black Horse Pike Regional School District · Blackwood, NJ

A Black Horse Pike Regional School District high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

450 Erial Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012

  • Math 16% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-25.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.9 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation11.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$23,709
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Highland Regional High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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

37.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Highland Regional High School 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 Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low6/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$93,497

Median home value

$268,500

Median rent

$1,589/mo

College educated

34.2%

Homeownership

67.9%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
11.6% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·38 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bethany Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–121.8 mi11Compare →
Sterling High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.39–122.7 mi881Compare →
Deptford Township High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.39–123.3 mi1,100Compare →
Timber Creek Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–123.3 mi1,137Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Black Horse Pike Regional School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$23,709NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Highland Regional High School is listed in Black Horse Pike Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Highland Regional High School

Highland Regional High School is a public high school in Blackwood, NJ, part of Black Horse Pike Regional School District, serving approximately 1,175 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,039 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Highland Regional High School

What grades does Highland Regional High School serve?

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

How many students attend Highland Regional High School?

Highland Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,175 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Highland Regional High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Highland Regional High School rank in NJ?

Highland Regional High School ranks #2,039 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Highland Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Highland Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Highland Regional High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Regional High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Highland Regional High School a charter school?

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

Is Highland Regional High School a Title I school?

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

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

37.3% of students at Highland Regional High School 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
1,175
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
95
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Camden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 08012)
40,830
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
40.4
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 08012; 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

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