Is Communications High School a good school?

Yes! Communications High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4 th of 422 New Jersey high schools.

How many students attend Communications High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Communications High School.

What is the racial makeup of Communications High School?

Students at Communications High School are 76% White, 10% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Communications High School

Summary:

Communications High School is a public high school located in Wall, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District, which is ranked 14th out of 615 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With just 309 students, Communications High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in New Jersey, achieving a ranking of 4th out of 422 in the 2022-2023 school year and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Communications High School demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with consistently high proficiency rates on state assessments, including 97.4% proficiency in English Language Arts, 100% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra II, and 84% proficiency in Science - significantly outperforming the state and district averages. The school also boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, which is remarkable compared to the lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates of some nearby schools like Asbury Park High School and Neptune High School. Additionally, Communications High School has a low student-teacher ratio of 9.9, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

While Communications High School serves a predominantly White (76.05%) student population, which is notably different from the more diverse student bodies of some nearby schools, the school's commitment to academic excellence and student success is clear. Its consistent high performance, exceptional test scores, and low dropout rates make it a standout institution in the region, even when compared to other top-ranked schools like Wall High School, which is located just 0.12 miles away. Overall, Communications High School is a shining example of a high-performing public high school that is providing a top-notch education to its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1740 New Bedford Road
Wall, NJ 07719-1320

(732) 681-1010

District: Monmouth County Vocational School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,390

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 309

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.1%

Asian:

9.7%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Communications High School ranks better than 99.1% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.21. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.1%), Asian (9.7%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Communications High School is 9.9. 4 high schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Communications High School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Communications High School is $16,390, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 high schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Communications High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Communications High School 4^th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Communications High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Monmouth County Vocational School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monmouth County Vocational School District 14^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2003	91.71	7^th	343	98.0%
2004	90.12	1^st	348	99.7%
2005	88.82	1^st	351	99.7%
2006	87.69	1^st	357	99.7%
2007	88.43	11^th	361	97.0%
2009	88.59	1^st	370	99.7%
2010	86.54	1^st	371	99.7%
2011	87.13	1^st	378	99.7%
2012	85.29	1^st	388	99.7%
2013	83.38	22^nd	396	94.4%
2014	83.75	1^st	411	99.8%
2015	93.30	16^th	406	96.1%
2016	94.07	14^th	409	96.6%
2017	96.30	9^th	411	97.8%
2018	96.59	9^th	415	97.8%
2019	94.75	6^th	416	98.6%
2022	96.88	3^rd	415	99.3%
2023	96.21	4^th	422	99.1%

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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
2018	93.96	15^th	403	96.3%
2019	95.64	2^nd	408	99.5%
2022	93.91	11^th	414	97.3%
2023	97.19	2^nd	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
2018	98.29	11^th	405	97.3%
2019	94.84	11^th	407	97.3%
2022	98.34	5^th	410	98.8%
2023	99.55	3^rd	414	99.3%

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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
2018	97.14	7^th	340	97.9%
2019	96.10	3^rd	339	99.1%
2021	96.22	9^th	336	97.3%
2022	97.94	3^rd	335	99.1%
2023	99.12	1^st	335	99.7%

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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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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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

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

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

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Communications High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 6^th of 416 High schools	Ranks 4^th 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)	100	97.4	2.6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Monmouth County Vocational School District)	99.7	98.4	1.3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Communications High School)	100	92.3	7.7%
9th Grade Algebra I (Monmouth County Vocational School District)	100	92.3	7.7%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.4	7.8%
9th Grade Geometry (Communications High School)	100	100
9th Grade Geometry (Monmouth County Vocational School District)	93	83.8	9.2%
9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)	59.1	50	9.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (Communications High School)	100	100
9th Grade Algebra II (Monmouth County Vocational School District)	100	95.6	4.4%
9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)	77.6	65.8	11.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Communications High School)	100	92.3	7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Monmouth County Vocational School District)	98	92.3	5.7%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35	8.3%
End of Course Geometry (Communications High School)	100	100
End of Course Geometry (Monmouth County Vocational School District)	92.3	83.8	8.5%
End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)	32.2	51.2	19%
End of Course Algebra II (Communications High School)	97.7	100	2.3%
End of Course Algebra II (Monmouth County Vocational School District)	94.2	95.6	1.4%
End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)	56.3	61.7	5.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	312	309	1%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	24	30	25%
Hispanic	14	26	85.7%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	262	235	10.3%
Two or More Races	9	12	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.3%	1%	0.3%

Schools Near Communications High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)			NJSLA Mathematics (2023)		NJSLA Algebra I (2023)				NJSLA Geometry (2023)		NJSLA Algebra II (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Communications High School	Public	9-12	1740 New Bedford Road	Wall	07719	Monmouth County	Monmouth County Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 681-1010	309	31	9.9	1.0%	235 (76.1%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.4%)	30 (9.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	12 (3.9%)	96.2	4^th of 422 public high schools	99.1%		96.9	3^rd of 415 public high schools	99.3%	1	84.0			97.4							100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$16,390	$333	$16,057
Wall High School	Public	9-12	1630 18th Ave	Wall	07719	Monmouth County	Wall Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 556-2040	936	110	8.4	9.7%	770 (82.3%)	23 (2.5%)	100 (10.7%)	14 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.7%)	38.6	216^th of 422 public high schools	48.8%		48.9	157^th of 415 public high schools	62.2%	59	24.6			55.1				21.2		21.0	19.7	19.4	61.9	61.9	$12,492	$100	$12,392
Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1725 Main Street	Lake Como	07719	Monmouth County	Academy Charter High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 681-8377	180	19	9.4	69.4%	6 (3.3%)	66 (36.7%)	106 (58.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	11.1	398^th of 422 public high schools	5.7%		27.6	282^nd of 415 public high schools	32.0%	116	2.6			24.4				2.2		2.0					$14,358	$1,119	$13,239
Manasquan High School	Public	9-12	167 Broad Street	Manasquan	08736	Monmouth County	Manasquan School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 528-8820	948	83	11.4	12.3%	759 (80.1%)	15 (1.6%)	149 (15.7%)	9 (0.9%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.8%)	64.3	101^st of 422 public high schools	76.1%		53.8	139^th of 415 public high schools	66.5%	38	49.2			63.2				27.4		26.8	67.2	67.2	81.3	81.3	$13,060		$13,060
Neptune High School	Public	9-12	55 Neptune Boulevard	Neptune	07753	Monmouth County	Neptune Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 776-2200	1,203	95	12.6	34.2%	201 (16.7%)	453 (37.7%)	459 (38.2%)	33 (2.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (4.5%)	14.6	369^th of 422 public high schools	12.6%		18.7	344^th of 415 public high schools	17.1%	25	6.4			27.1				7.7		7.7	16.7	15.8			$11,210	$103	$11,107
Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science	Public	9-12	2325 Heck Avenue	Neptune	07753	Monmouth County	Monmouth County Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 775-0058	302	24	12.8	1.7%	134 (44.4%)	5 (1.7%)	21 (7.0%)	128 (42.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	94.8	7^th of 422 public high schools	98.3%		99.5	2^nd of 415 public high schools	99.5%	5	90.7			100.0							85.3	85.3			$16,078	$350	$15,728
Asbury Park High School	Public	9-12	1001 Sunset Avenue	Asbury Park	07712	Monmouth County	Asbury Park School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 776-2638	607	50	12.1	45.8%	11 (1.8%)	255 (42.0%)	338 (55.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	18.1	342^nd of 422 public high schools	19.0%		23.5	312^th of 415 public high schools	24.8%	30	2.2	8.4	8.8	25.4	2.4	1.2	0.0	15.6		13.0					$21,907	$332	$21,575
Point Pleasant Beach High School	Public	9-12	700 Trenton Avenue	Point Pleasant Beach	08742	Ocean County	Point Pleasant Beach School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 899-1817	358	38	9.3	8.4%	315 (88.0%)	5 (1.4%)	29 (8.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	39.9	208^th of 422 public high schools	50.7%		40.6	208^th of 415 public high schools	49.9%		24.2			59.5				23.7	0.0	18.0	21.1	21.1			$14,625	$369	$14,256
Brick Township Memorial High School	Public	9-12	2001 Lanes Mill Rd	Brick	08724	Ocean County	Brick Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 785-3000	1,320	98	13.4	30.5%	941 (71.3%)	106 (8.0%)	225 (17.0%)	26 (2.0%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	17 (1.3%)	37	231^st of 422 public high schools	45.3%		37.4	230^th of 415 public high schools	44.6%	1	16.2			51.2				20.7		20.7	76.5	76.5			$8,276		$8,276
Howell High School	Public	9-12	405 Squankum Yellowbrook Road	Farmingdale	07727	Monmouth County	Freehold Regional High School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 919-2131	2,011	133	15.0	12.4%	1,472 (73.2%)	82 (4.1%)	323 (16.1%)	72 (3.6%)	1 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	47 (2.3%)	44.1	184^th of 422 public high schools	56.4%		45.5	172^nd of 415 public high schools	58.6%	12	21.2			53.5					15.5	16.5	41.2	41.2	75.9	75.9	$9,633	$30	$9,603

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