Highland Regional High School

Black Horse Pike Regional School District

www.bhprsd.org/highland

1,150 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Highland Regional High School, located in Blackwood, New Jersey, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District. The school is known for its diverse academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities with local colleges, and specialized elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is well-equipped with modern facilities, including laboratories, performing arts spaces, and athletic complexes that support a robust extracurricular culture.

Beyond academics, Highland Regional emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, maintaining a strong focus on school spirit and community involvement. The school offers a variety of varsity sports, competitive performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering an environment that encourages both individual achievement and civic responsibility, Highland Regional aims to develop well-prepared graduates who are ready to transition into adulthood while maintaining a strong connection to the local Blackwood community.

1,150

Total Students

91.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Regional High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	491
Hispanic	173
Black	363
Asian	66
Two or More	45
American Indian	6

White
491 (42.9%)
Black
363 (31.7%)
Hispanic
173 (15.1%)
Asian
66 (5.8%)
Two or More
45 (3.9%)
American Indian
6 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Black Horse Pike Regional School District
Phone:	(856)227-4100
Website:	http://www.bhprsd.org/highland
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	210

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 288

Grade 10 288

Grade 11 279

Grade 12 295