Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School

Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
74 Ridge Rd,  Rumson, NJ
4.1
4.8
930 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Tracy Handerhan
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
A+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
660
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
82.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
96:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
White
90.1%
Hispanic
5.4%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Public HS Teachers in New Jersey
#34 Best Public HS in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Miami 86 Students
Boston University 82 Students
Penn State 75 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 74 Students
University of Delaware 73 Students
Fordham University 68 Students
Boston College 63 Students
New York University 62 Students
Virginia Tech 60 Students
Clemson University 58 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 172 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Political Science and Government 50 Students
Finance 50 Students
Economics 47 Students
Biology 40 Students
Engineering 40 Students
Communications 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Marketing 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 107 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/31/2024
I graduated from RFH 2 years ago and it was a very helpful and informative 4 years attending. I made a lot of new friends from other school districts and was very active in my school's performing arts. However, student life was less than ideal. There were classic "mean girls" and toxic bullies that pointed and laughed at anyone who was different. I always felt very supported by the staff and administration, but the students were truly nightmarish at times.
4.0 Senior
5/22/2024
Rumson Fair Haven is one of the best educations in the peninsula area. Despite being competitive, you are sure to attend an excellent University due to the amazing facilities, teachers, resources, etc. It is an amazing school and I wouldn't change anything in my 4 years.
5.0 Senior
1/10/2022
Having been an RFH student for four years, my favorite aspect of the school is the teachers. It is clear that they care about helping each individual student if they are struggling or simply need to clarify a concept. Each class I've had has been a safe environment for me to freely ask questions and feel comfortable while doing so.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/9/2025
I have 2 children at RFH. Both have been able to tailor their electives and select the level of difficulty of their core classes to meet their longer term goals for college. I have found the teachers and administrators to be very caring. For activities, one child focused on athletics starting new sp...
5.0 parent
8/6/2025
A fantastic school with caring teachers, a supportive environment, and strong communication with families. It’s a great place for kids to learn and grow. We feel very fortunate that our kids experience RFH.
5.0 parent
9/13/2024
RFH is unquestionably one of the best schools with a spectacular array of services, athletics, and most importantly academic opportunities. The school is supportive in all facets, especially the college preparation and admission process.
5.0 parent
10/14/2023
RFH truly has something for every student to learn and find an activity they can be passionate about. #1 Academics - WOW! the class and elective options are extensive and include a LOT of AP / Honors classes if your child wants to take that path. The quality of classes are really great and have been...

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Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 74 Ridge Rd in Rumson, in the Rumson neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 930 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $2,895,138. Discover additional schools in the area, like Red Bank Regional High School, Forrestdale School, Knollwood School, and more. Learn more about what Rumson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School.

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