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#545 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 22% in state

Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School

High School · Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School District · Rumson, NJ

A high school in Rumson, NJ where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

74 RIDGE ROAD, Rumson, NJ 07760

  • Math 77% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 80% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-6.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+35.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.9 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation45.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$29,303
Chronic Absenteeism6.7%

Students at Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency77%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency80%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 79% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2024
Math
77%
ELA
94%
2025
Math
77%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

0.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rumson-fair Haven 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 New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average393/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rumson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$217,545

Median home value

$1,275,000

Median rent

$2,108/mo

College educated

75.4%

Homeownership

88.3%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07760; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
45.3% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
2 boys'·5 girls'·14 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Henry Hudson Regional SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.87–121.8 mi302Compare →
Red Bank Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–122.4 mi1,297Compare →
Oakwood SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–125.0 mi26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$29,303NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School is listed in Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School

Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School is a public high school in Rumson, NJ, part of Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School District, serving approximately 849 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #545 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School is a regional, four-year comprehensive public high school and school district located in northern Monmouth County, New Jersey 1. It serves students in grades nine through twelve from the suburban communities of Fair Haven and Rumson 1. These communities are situated on a peninsula bounded by the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers and the Atlantic Ocean 1. The high school operates as the sole facility of the Rumson-Fair Haven High School District 1. The institution has held accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools since 1940 1.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School

What grades does Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School serve?

Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School?

Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 849 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School rank in NJ?

Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School ranks #545 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School a charter school?

No, Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School a Title I school?

No, Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School?

0.4% of students at Rumson-fair Haven 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
849
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.7%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 07760)
9,557
Area average commute
42.6 min
Area median age
46.5
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 07760; 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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