Communications High School

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Communications High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1740 New Bedford Rd,  Wall, NJ
Monmouth County Vocational School District
4.3
3.8
295 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. James Gleason
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
97%
Average GPA
3.89
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.89
Reading Proficiency
97%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
680
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
33
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
75%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
153:1

Student Diversity

Female
66.4%
Male
32.5%
White
67.5%
Hispanic
12.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.2%
Two or more races
5.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best HS for the Arts in New Jersey
#32 Best Public HS in New Jersey
#34 Best Public HS Teachers in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 121 Students
Boston University 109 Students
New York University 102 Students
Northeastern University 96 Students
Syracuse University 69 Students
The College of New Jersey 69 Students
Penn State 61 Students
University of Pennsylvania 53 Students
University of Miami 52 Students
George Washington University 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Communications 87 Students
Marketing 71 Students
Business 62 Students
Graphic Design 55 Students
Computer Science 51 Students
Film and Video Studies 46 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Journalism 36 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Biology 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 114 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/19/2025
I've been here for 4 years, and it has been incredible. The classes are all on honors level, the teachers all know the students and how to teach each one, the unique career technical courses are amazing, providing a chance to learn more about a field you're interested in. School spirit is limitless, and I have never once regretted attending this school.
5.0 Junior
11/17/2025
great school. hard classes but the teachers are helpful and make everything fun. We have high tecch equipment that is fun to use.
5.0 Freshman
6/3/2022
This is great school ! We have best teachers and very Diverse students. I really enjoy the time in School! Every one is friendly to others. Students has freedom to develop their interests!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/18/2021
The school is designed for students with vocational interests in communications of all kinds, including art, radio, television, print, and computing. All of these programs are absolutely outstanding. Their students win external awards every year. They have an all-honors curriculum and everyone is ch...
5.0 other
3/9/2021
I was part of the second graduating class of Communications High School and I highly recommend this school and still have fond memories of most of my teachers who I feel had more of an impact on my life than my college professors. It was a unique experience that helped me grow as an individual in bo...
1.0 other
2/6/2017
The acedemics are great but of you aren't rich, emo, or a have a specific personality trait people like, you won't find many friends. The principal us awful and the administration is too.
2.0 student
1/4/2016
Academically, this is an amazing school. Every class is taught at an honors level except for the 1 or 2 AP classes that are offered. If AP classes are what you're looking for, this isn't the school for you. There is a significant amount of stress being placed on you at any given moment that is cause...

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Communications High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wall, NJ, in the Wall neighborhood, and is served by the Monmouth County Vocational School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 295 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 97% are proficient in reading. Communications High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.89, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,109,999. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wall High School, Manasquan High School, Neptune High School, and more. Learn more about what Wall has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Communications High School.

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