F-1 Public · New Jersey
Central Regional High School
The high school on the New Jersey coast, less than two hours from New York and Philadelphia — for those who want the ocean during the week and Manhattan at the weekend.
- F-1 visa
- High school diploma possible
- From age 14
- Year or semester
Central Regional fact sheet
Key facts
- Location
- Bayville, New Jersey
- Arrival airport
- Newark International (EWR)
- Size (pupils)
- 1,400 in the high school
- Climate
- Temperatures from -5 °C to 30 °C
- High school diploma possible
- yes
- Semester possible
- yes
- Minimum ELTiS
- 220 (old scale) — remote interview required
- Age
- 14 to 18 years old
- School year 2027-2028
- $41,150
- Semester 2027-2028
- $24,750
- Checked on
- 18 October 2026
A week in Central Regional
In the morning, an Honors or AP class in one of the high school's academies: humanities, leadership or digital media. In the afternoon, on a forty-hectare campus, lacrosse, ice hockey, gymnastics or indoor track in winter. On Wednesday, the surf club, the sailing club or the rocketry team. On Friday, the school theatre or the pep club to cheer on the teams. At the weekend the Atlantic Ocean is right next to Bayville, and New York or Philadelphia less than two hours' drive away with your host family. From -5 to 30 °C.
Three things you won't find anywhere else
- A choice of three academies: humanities, leadership, digital media.
- New York and Philadelphia less than two hours away, the Atlantic next door.
- Surf, sailing and rocketry clubs on a forty-hectare campus.
Courses, sports and clubs in Central Regional
- 47 courses
- 19 sports
- 19 clubs
- Best-stocked subject: Arts (10 courses)
Courses, by subject
Mathematics
- Algebra I-II (Honors)
- Geometry (Honors)
- Pre-calculus (Honors, AP)
- Calculus (Honors)
- Statistics (AP)
- Mathematics fundamentals
- Computer science
Science
- Biology (Honors, AP)
- Chemistry (Honors, AP)
- Physics (Honors, AP)
- Marine science
- Earth science
- Forensic science (Honors)
- Environmental science (AP)
Humanities
- World history (Honors)
- United States history (Honors, AP)
- Sociology, psychology and anthropology
- Law and society
- European history (AP)
- Leadership principles and practice
English
- English (Honors, AP)
- Contemporary issues and argumentative writing
- Journalism
- Public speaking
- Literature and film
Languages
- French
- Spanish
- Italian
Arts
- Theatre
- Marching band
- History of music
- Music theory and harmony (Honors, AP)
- Chorus
- Art fundamentals
- Drawing and painting
- Studio art (AP)
- Applied arts
- Women in art
Options
- Robotics and engineering
- Family life
- First aid
- Health education
- Financial literacy
- Accounting
- Modern media publications
- Economics
- Television and film production
Sports, season by season
Autumn
- American football
- Soccer
- Cross-country
- Tennis
- Gymnastics
- Cheerleading
- Volleyball
Winter
- Bowling
- Basketball
- Ice hockey
- Swimming
- Wrestling
- Indoor track
- Winter cheerleading
Spring
- Baseball
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Golf
- Volleyball
- Lacrosse
- Softball
Clubs
- Anime and card games
- Art Honor Society
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chess
- Theatre
- English Honor Society
- Equality
- Esports and gaming
- Mathematics league
- Table tennis
- Rocketry
- Sailing
- School spirit (pep club)
- Surfing
- Ultimate frisbee
- World languages
- Yearbook
Central Regional compared with other districts
Calculations based on the published prices of the districts on this page that show a package; same prices, same results.
| Package | Price | Rank | Difference from the median |
|---|---|---|---|
| School year 2027-2028 | $41,150 | no. 37 of 59 | 13% above the median ($36,550) |
| Semester 2027-2028 | $24,750 | no. 29 of 47 | 9% above the median ($22,750) |
- Within the same state (New Jersey): ranked 1 of 2 districts for the school year.
- Within the same state (New Jersey): ranked 1 of 2 districts for the semester.
- Compared with Shore Regional: $4,300 less per year.
- The cheapest district on the list is Newcomb ($23,900): this high school costs $17,250 more (72%).
Rank: from cheapest (no. 1) to most expensive, among the districts showing a price in the same currency. The median is the price in the middle of the list.
Frequently asked questions about Central Regional
How much does the school year cost in Central Regional?
$41,150 for the 2027-2028 year. This price includes tuition, the host family and local supervision.
How much does a semester cost in Central Regional?
$24,750 for one semester in 2027-2028, with the same services.
Is Central Regional expensive compared with other districts?
Around the average: ranked 37 from cheapest of our 59 districts, 13% above the median price ($36,550). Within the same state (New Jersey), it ranks 1 of 2.
Can I go to Central Regional for just one semester?
Yes, Central Regional also accepts pupils for a single semester.
Can I earn the American diploma in Central Regional?
Yes, the American diploma is possible in Central Regional.
How old do I need to be to go to Central Regional?
Between 14 and 18 years old.
What level of English do I need for Central Regional?
An ELTiS score of 220. The ELTiS is the English test that American high schools ask international students to take.
Which airport do I fly into for Central Regional?
Via Newark International airport (EWR).
Sophie knows Bayville as if she lived there.
The high school, sports by season, the town, the climate, things to do at the weekend — and the same for the 58 other districts. Ask her, she compares for you.
Daily life there
Bayville is close to the Atlantic Ocean, on the southern coast of New Jersey, less than two hours' drive from iconic cities such as New York and Philadelphia. The high school offers many pathways to higher education, with its humanities, leadership and digital media academies.
More districts to explore
- Shore Regional High SchoolWest Long Branch, New Jersey
- Mount Blue High SchoolFarmington, Maine
- Clovis Unified School DistrictFresno, California
Central Regional, Bayville: does it appeal to you?
Ask for a quote, or put your questions to Sophie: she knows the 59 districts and their conditions.