- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Blackwood, NJ
Highland Regional High School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Regional High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340177001336
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Regional High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Blackwood · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Regional High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Regional High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Blackwood, NJ.
School address
District: Black Horse Pike Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340177001336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Highland Regional High School held near 1,175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 96.5 → 95.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 340177001336 · Blackwood, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,150 enr · 12:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Triton Regional High School (1,146 students)
Highland Regional High School held near 1,175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 96.5 → 95.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Highland Regional High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Highland Regional High School
1,150 students
- Triton Regiona
Triton Regional High School
1,146 students
- Timber Creek R
Timber Creek Regional High School
1,109 students
What this shows Highland Regional High School reports 1,150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Regional High School compares
Highland Regional High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 11% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,150 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,150
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,064
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 128 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
African American 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Highland Regional High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Black Horse Pike Regional School District reports $23,064 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Regional High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triton Regional High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek Regional High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Regional High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Regional High School
How many students attend Highland Regional High School?
Highland Regional High School has 1,150 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blackwood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,204 (2022-23) → 1,175 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Regional High School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Regional High School?
26.2% of students at Highland Regional High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Regional High School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Regional High School is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Blackwood, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Regional High School?
Highland Regional High School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Regional High School rank among public schools in Blackwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Regional High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Blackwood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blackwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Black Horse Pike Regional School District?
Besides Highland Regional High School, Black Horse Pike Regional School District also operates Triton Regional High School (1,146 students) and Timber Creek Regional High School (1,109 students). See the Black Horse Pike Regional School District district page for the complete list.