School Overview
Communications High School (CHS), located in Wall, New Jersey, is a specialized public magnet high school that operates as part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment and focus on the arts and media, the school offers students a unique, career-oriented curriculum. Students choose from specific "majors"—including journalism, broadcasting, creative writing, or visual arts—which are integrated into their daily studies, allowing them to gain hands-on professional experience long before graduation.

The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its competitive admissions process, which selects students from across Monmouth County based on their aptitude for communications and creative expression. Beyond the classroom, CHS fosters a tight-knit community culture, often described as a "creative hub," where students collaborate on media projects, school publications, and digital productions. By combining a traditional college-preparatory education with specialized industry training, Communications High School consistently ranks among the top-performing high schools in New Jersey, preparing its graduates for success in prestigious universities and creative careers.
295
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
2.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Communications High School
Demographic Student Count
White199
Hispanic37
Black2
Asian33
Two or More17
American Indian1
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    199 (68.2%)
  • Hispanic
    37 (12.7%)
  • Asian
    33 (11.3%)
  • Two or More
    17 (5.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (1.0%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Monmouth County Vocational School District
Phone: (732)681-1010
Website: http://chs.ctemc.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 7
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 74
Grade 10 72
Grade 11 72
Grade 12 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Communications High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 974
Grade 1072
Grade 1172
Grade 1277
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Communications High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19666.4%
Male9632.5%
Not Specified31.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)