Summary:
Central Regional School District in New Jersey has only one high school, Central Regional High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has faced declining performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 288 out of 422 New Jersey high schools in 2022-2023 to 324 out of 434 in 2024-2025, and a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Central Regional High School struggles, with proficiency rates on the NJSLA/NJGPA assessments significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, particularly in Algebra I and Science. The school's four-year graduation rate of 91.3% is slightly below the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% is higher than the state average. However, the school has a relatively low dropout rate of 1.0%.
Demographic and financial factors may play a role in the school's performance challenges. Central Regional High School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 30.22%, and its per-student spending of $14,298 is higher than the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state average, suggesting that resources may not be effectively allocated to support student learning. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach to improve instructional practices, student support, and resource allocation at Central Regional High School.
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