Communications High School

Summary:

Communications High School is a public high school located in Wall, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12 as part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top 10 high schools in the state, delivering outstanding academic performance and exceptional student outcomes.

With consistently high proficiency rates on state assessments, Communications High School stands out for its exceptional academic achievements. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 94.8% proficiency in English Language Arts for 9th grade, 100% proficiency in Geometry for both 9th grade and the End of Course exam, and 84.6% proficiency in Algebra II for both 9th grade and the End of Course exam. These results significantly outpace the state and district averages. The school also boasts an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.9% to 100% over the past few years, and a very low dropout rate of 0% to 1.2%.

While Communications High School's performance is exceptional, the surrounding area is home to other high-performing public schools as well. Nearby Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science and Manasquan High School also demonstrate strong academic results and are ranked highly within the state. This suggests that the Monmouth County region is a hub of educational excellence, providing families with multiple options for high-quality public education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1740 New Bedford Road
       Wall, NJ  07719-1320


(732) 681-1010

District: Monmouth County Vocational School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,390 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
Hispanic:
11.0%
Asian:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1% Help


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Compare Details Communications High School ranks better than 98.4% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Communications High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), Hispanic (11%), Asian (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Communications High School is 10.3. 4 high schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Communications High School is $16,390, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Communications High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Communications High School 7th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Communications High School in the ranking list.)

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Monmouth County Vocational School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monmouth County Vocational School District 12th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Communications High School

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Rank History for all students at Communications High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 91.71 7th 343 98.0%
2004 90.12 1st 348 99.7%
2005 88.82 1st 351 99.7%
2006 87.69 1st 357 99.7%
2007 88.43 11th 361 97.0%
2009 88.59 1st 370 99.7%
2010 86.54 1st 371 99.7%
2011 87.13 1st 378 99.7%
2012 85.29 1st 388 99.7%
2013 83.38 22nd 396 94.4%
2014 83.75 1st 411 99.8%
2015 93.30 16th 406 96.1%
2016 94.07 14th 409 96.6%
2017 96.30 9th 411 97.8%
2018 96.59 9th 415 97.8%
2019 94.75 6th 416 98.6%
2022 96.88 3rd 415 99.3%
2023 96.21 4th 422 99.1%
2024 92.58 7th 426 98.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Communications High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.96 15th 403 96.3%
2019 95.64 2nd 408 99.5%
2022 93.91 11th 414 97.3%
2023 97.19 2nd 416 99.5%
2024 96.71 2nd 416 99.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Communications High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.29 11th 405 97.3%
2019 94.84 11th 407 97.3%
2022 98.34 5th 410 98.8%
2023 99.55 3rd 414 99.3%
2024 96.76 1st 415 99.8%
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Rank History for White students at Communications High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.14 7th 340 97.9%
2019 96.10 3rd 339 99.1%
2021 96.22 9th 336 97.3%
2022 97.94 3rd 335 99.1%
2023 99.12 1st 335 99.7%
2024 94.67 6th 337 98.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Communications High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 59 6 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2002 184 8 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2003 184 8 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2004 239 9 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2005 260 10 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2006 274 6 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2007 276 9 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2008 294 6 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 276 5 7 7 0 0 0 0 295
2010 259 6 11 7 0 0 0 0 283
2011 274 6 12 8 0 0 0 0 300
2012 289 5 20 9 0 0 0 0 323
2013 293 6 21 15 0 0 0 0 335
2014 285 4 18 19 0 0 0 0 326
2015 285 1 19 18 0 0 0 0 323
2016 281 2 19 18 0 0 0 0 320
2017 266 3 20 19 0 0 4 0 312
2018 277 4 23 12 0 0 4 0 320
2019 262 3 24 14 0 0 9 0 312
2020 251 2 24 18 0 0 8 0 303
2021 257 1 27 14 0 0 7 0 306
2022 254 0 28 20 1 0 7 0 310
2023 235 1 30 26 1 3 12 1 309
2024 220 1 29 33 1 3 12 0 299

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Communications High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 72 0.0 0.0 11.1
2002 209 23.0 9.1 1.4
2003 209 23.0 9.1 1.4
2004 271 29.0 9.3 3.3
2005 289 29.0 10.0 n/a
2006 295 29.0 10.2 2.7
2007 302 29.0 10.4 n/a
2008 311 28.0 11.1 1.6
2009 295 26.9 10.9 1.7
2010 283 28.0 10.1 1.8
2011 300 28.0 10.7 1
2012 323 29.8 10.8 0.9
2013 335 29.0 11.5 0
2014 326 28.0 11.6 2.8
2015 323 28.0 11.5 2.2
2016 320 28.0 11.4 2.8
2017 312 29.0 10.7 1.3
2018 320 28.0 11.4 1.3
2019 312 30.0 10.4 1.3
2020 303 27.0 11.2 2
2021 306 29.0 10.5 1
2022 310 28.0 11.0 1.3
2023 309 31.0 9.9 1
2024 299 29.0 10.3 1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Communications High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 72 0.0 0.0 11.1
2002 209 23.0 9.1 1.4
2003 209 23.0 9.1 1.4
2004 271 29.0 9.3 3.3
2005 289 29.0 10.0 n/a
2006 295 29.0 10.2 2.7
2007 302 29.0 10.4 n/a
2008 311 28.0 11.1 1.6
2009 295 26.9 10.9 1.7
2010 283 28.0 10.1 1.8
2011 300 28.0 10.7 1
2012 323 29.8 10.8 0.9
2013 335 29.0 11.5 0
2014 326 28.0 11.6 2.8
2015 323 28.0 11.5 2.2
2016 320 28.0 11.4 2.8
2017 312 29.0 10.7 1.3
2018 320 28.0 11.4 1.3
2019 312 30.0 10.4 1.3
2020 303 27.0 11.2 2
2021 306 29.0 10.5 1
2022 310 28.0 11.0 1.3
2023 309 31.0 9.9 1
2024 299 29.0 10.3 1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Communications High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $333 (2.0%) $16,057 (98.0%) $16,390

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Communications High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 416 High schoolsRanks 4th of 422 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Communications High School)10097.4
 2.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Monmouth County Vocational School District)99.798.4
 1.3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Communications High School)10092.3
 7.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Monmouth County Vocational School District)10092.3
 7.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.4
 7.8%
9th Grade Geometry (Communications High School)100100
   9th Grade Geometry (Monmouth County Vocational School District)9383.8
 9.2%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (Communications High School)100100
   9th Grade Algebra II (Monmouth County Vocational School District)10095.6
 4.4%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Communications High School)10092.3
 7.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Monmouth County Vocational School District)9892.3
 5.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335
 8.3%
End of Course Geometry (Communications High School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Monmouth County Vocational School District)92.383.8
 8.5%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Communications High School)97.7100
 2.3%
   End of Course Algebra II (Monmouth County Vocational School District)94.295.6
 1.4%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students312309
 1%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian2430
 25%
Hispanic1426
 85.7%
Pacific Islander03
White262235
 10.3%
Two or More Races912
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.3%1%
 0.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 299 students attended Communications High School.

Yes! Communications High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 426 New Jersey high schools.

Students at Communications High School are 74% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.


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