Cumberland Regional High School is a comprehensive regional public high school and school district, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from seven communities in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States.
Serving 1,178 students in grades 9-12, Cumberland 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 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 1,178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cumberland Regional High School's student population of 1,178 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Cumberland 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 Cumberland Regional High School is 0.69, 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
#2074 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
35%
34%
Black
19%
15%
White
40%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Regional High School's ranking?
Cumberland Regional High School is ranked #2074 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cumberland Regional High School often compared to?
Cumberland Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgeton High School, Cumberland County Technical Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cumberland Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Cumberland Regional High School is 89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cumberland Regional High School?
1,178 students attend Cumberland Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Cumberland Regional High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cumberland Regional High School?
Cumberland Regional High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cumberland Regional High School offer ?
Cumberland Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cumberland Regional High School part of?
Cumberland Regional High School is part of Cumberland Regional School District.
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