For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 575 students in Highlands, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Highlands, NJ are Marine Academy Of Science And Technology and Henry Hudson Regional School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highlands, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Highlands have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public high schools.
Highlands, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marine Academy Of Science And Technology, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Highlands, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 Mast Way
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 291-0995
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 291-0995
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Henry Hudson Regional School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Grand Tour
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 872-0900
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 872-0900
Grades: 7-12
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Highlands, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Highlands, NJ include Marine Academy Of Science And Technology and Henry Hudson Regional School.
How many public high schools are located in Highlands?
2 public high schools are located in Highlands.
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands?
Highlands public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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