Watchung Hills Regional High School
1,653 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS), located in Warren, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students from the communities of Warren, Watchung, Long Hill Township, and Green Brook. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school offers an extensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and specialized electives designed to prepare students for top-tier collegiate success. The school consistently ranks among the best in New Jersey, driven by a strong commitment to academic excellence and a faculty dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student body.
Beyond the classroom, Watchung Hills is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular culture, boasting a competitive athletics program, award-winning fine and performing arts departments, and a vast selection of student-led clubs. The campus environment emphasizes holistic development, encouraging students to engage in community service, leadership initiatives, and collaborative projects. With a focus on both individual achievement and social-emotional growth, WHRHS maintains a reputation as a comprehensive institution that fosters a supportive yet challenging atmosphere for its students.
Beyond the classroom, Watchung Hills is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular culture, boasting a competitive athletics program, award-winning fine and performing arts departments, and a vast selection of student-led clubs. The campus environment emphasizes holistic development, encouraging students to engage in community service, leadership initiatives, and collaborative projects. With a focus on both individual achievement and social-emotional growth, WHRHS maintains a reputation as a comprehensive institution that fosters a supportive yet challenging atmosphere for its students.
1,653
Total Students
142.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
3.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 857 |
| Hispanic | 301 |
| Black | 77 |
| Asian | 346 |
| Two or More | 59 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White857 (52.0%)
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Asian346 (21.0%)
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Hispanic301 (18.3%)
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Black77 (4.7%)
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Two or More59 (3.6%)
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American Indian5 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.1%)
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: | Watchung Hills Regional High School District |
| Phone: | (908)647-4800 |
| Website: | http://www.whrhs.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,653 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 142.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 46 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 10 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
409
Grade 10
390
Grade 11
423
Grade 12
431
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 409 |
| Grade 10 | 390 |
| Grade 11 | 423 |
| Grade 12 | 431 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 799 | 48.3% |
| Male | 848 | 51.3% |
| Not Specified | 6 | 0.4% |
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