Pinelands Regional School District

The Pinelands Regional School District in New Jersey operates two schools: Pinelands Regional High School and Pinelands Regional Junior High School. Both schools are performing below average compared to state-level metrics, with consistently low academic proficiency, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population facing significant socioeconomic challenges.

Pinelands Regional High School and Junior High School have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 33.2% of 9th graders at the high school were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 52.1%. The schools also struggle with high dropout rates and chronic absenteeism, with the high school reporting a 22.9% chronic absenteeism rate in 2021-2022, well above the state average.

Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, as both schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite higher-than-average per-student spending, the Pinelands Regional School District has consistently ranked in the bottom half of its respective school types, with little to no improvement over the past few years. Addressing these systemic issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to support student success and drive meaningful change within the district.