Pinelands Regional High School is a four-year regional public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Eagleswood Township, Little Egg Harbor Township and Tuckerton in Ocean ...
Serving 1,077 students in grades 9-12, Pinelands Regional High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,077 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinelands Regional High School's student population of 1,077 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,077 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1979
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Always a Wildcat
School Mascot
Wildcat
School Rankings
Pinelands Regional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinelands Regional High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1948 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
81%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinelands Regional High School's ranking?
Pinelands Regional High School is ranked #1948 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pinelands Regional High School often compared to?
Pinelands Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinelands Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Pinelands Regional High School is 82%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pinelands Regional High School?
1,077 students attend Pinelands Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pinelands Regional High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinelands Regional High School?
Pinelands Regional High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pinelands Regional High School offer ?
Pinelands Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinelands Regional High School part of?
Pinelands Regional High School is part of Pinelands Regional School District.
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