School Overview
Communications High School (CHS), located in Wall, New Jersey, is a specialized public magnet high school that operates as part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment and focus on the arts and media, the school offers students a unique, career-oriented curriculum. Students choose from specific "majors"—including journalism, broadcasting, creative writing, or visual arts—which are integrated into their daily studies, allowing them to gain hands-on professional experience long before graduation.

The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its competitive admissions process, which selects students from across Monmouth County based on their aptitude for communications and creative expression. Beyond the classroom, CHS fosters a tight-knit community culture, often described as a "creative hub," where students collaborate on media projects, school publications, and digital productions. By combining a traditional college-preparatory education with specialized industry training, Communications High School consistently ranks among the top-performing high schools in New Jersey, preparing its graduates for success in prestigious universities and creative careers.
309
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
2.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Communications High School
Demographic Student Count
White235
Hispanic26
Black1
Asian30
Two or More12
American Indian1
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    235 (76.3 %)
  • Asian
    30 (9.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (8.4 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Monmouth County Vocational School District
Phone: (732)681-1010
Website: http://chs.ctemc.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 7
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 79
Grade 10 78
Grade 11 75
Grade 12 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Communications High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 979
Grade 1078
Grade 1175
Grade 1277
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Communications High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20666.7%
Male10233%
Not Specified10.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)