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Watchung Hills Regional High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,702 students in Watchung Hills Regional High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Watchung Hills Regional High School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,570 Schools
# Students
1,702 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Watchung Hills Regional High School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
23%
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
11%
% Hispanic
17%
34%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
54%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,542 is higher than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,549 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,542
$26,940
Spending / Student
$30,549
$25,837
Best Watchung Hills Regional High School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watchung Hills Regional High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 Stirling Rd.
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 647-4800
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 647-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watchung Hills Regional High School District?
Watchung Hills Regional High School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,702 students.
What is the rank of Watchung Hills Regional High School District?
Watchung Hills Regional High School District is ranked #171 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watchung Hills Regional High School District?
54% of Watchung Hills Regional High School District students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watchung Hills Regional High School District?
Watchung Hills Regional High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Watchung Hills Regional High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,549 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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