Buena Regional High School is a comprehensive regional public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from communities in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Buena Regional School District.
Serving 491 students in grades 9-12, Buena 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buena Regional High School's student population of 491 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Motto
Honoring Tradition Inspiring Futures
School Rankings
Buena 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 Buena Regional High School is 0.60, 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
#1991 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
32%
35%
Black
11%
14%
White
54%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buena Regional High School's ranking?
Buena Regional High School is ranked #1991 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Buena Regional High School often compared to?
Buena Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Egg Harbor Township High School, Hammonton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buena Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Buena Regional High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Buena Regional High School?
491 students attend Buena Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Buena Regional High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buena Regional High School?
Buena Regional High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buena Regional High School offer ?
Buena Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buena Regional High School part of?
Buena Regional High School is part of Buena Regional School District.
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