F-1 Public · New Jersey
Shore Regional High School
The smallest New Jersey high school in the programme, an hour and a half from New York and near the beaches — for those who want Manhattan within train distance without getting lost in the crowd.
- F-1 visa
- High school diploma possible
- From age 14
- Year or semester
Shore Regional fact sheet
Key facts
- Location
- West Long Branch, New Jersey
- Arrival airport
- Newark Liberty International (EWR)
- Size (pupils)
- 629 in the high school
- Climate
- Temperatures from -5 °C to 28 °C
- High school diploma possible
- yes
- Semester possible
- yes
- Minimum ELTiS
- No minimum score — remote interview required
- Age
- 14 to 18 years old
- School year 2027-2028
- $45,450
- Semester 2027-2028
- $27,050
- Checked on
- 18 October 2026
A week in Shore Regional
In the morning, an AP environmental science or Honors mathematical analysis class, in a university-oriented high school of fewer than 700 pupils. In the afternoon, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse or swimming. On Tuesday, the pottery and woodwork workshops, or the technology laboratories. On Thursday, Surfrider, Model UN, the Red Cross or the ski club. At the weekend, the Atlantic beaches of the Jersey Shore, the good restaurants of West Long Branch, and New York or Philadelphia an hour and a half away. From -5 to 28 °C.
Three things you won't find anywhere else
- Fewer than 700 pupils, the smallest New Jersey high school in the programme.
- New York and Philadelphia an hour and a half away, with the beaches next door.
- Pottery and woodwork workshops and a large theatre.
Courses, sports and clubs in Shore Regional
- 49 courses
- 17 sports
- 17 clubs
- Best-stocked subject: Mathematics (9 courses)
Courses, by subject
Mathematics
- Algebra I
- Algebra II (Honors)
- Calculus (Honors, AP)
- Business mathematics
- College mathematics
- Geometry (Honors)
- Mathematical analysis (Honors)
- Probability and statistics
- Trigonometry and pre-calculus
Science
- Biology (Honors, AP)
- Anatomy and physiology
- Chemistry (Honors, AP)
- Physics (Honors, AP)
- Environmental science (AP)
- Earth and space
- Ecology and environment
- Astronomy
Humanities
- United States history (Honors, AP)
- World history (AP)
- Psychology (AP)
- Government and law
- Sociology
- World cultures (Honors)
- Student leadership
- Contemporary global issues in American history
English
- English I-IV
- Theory of knowledge
- Journalism
- Study skills
- Library and media
- Psychology in film
- Language and composition (AP)
- Literature and composition (AP)
- Academic writing
Languages
- French
- Italian
- Latin
- Spanish
Arts
- Theatre arts
- Performance dance
- 2D/3D design
- Visual arts
- Digital photo
- Advanced video production
Options
- Music technology
- International cuisines
- Graphic design
- Music in film
- Introduction to guitar
Sports, season by season
Autumn
- American football
- Soccer
- Cross-country
- Tennis
- Field hockey
- Volleyball (JV)
Winter
- Basketball
- Indoor track
- Swimming
- Wrestling
- Ice hockey
- Bowling
Spring
- Baseball
- Track and field
- Lacrosse
- Tennis
- Golf
- Softball
Clubs
- Chess
- Culture
- Dance
- Future Educators Association
- Interact (service)
- Marching band and color guard
- Mathematics league
- Mock Trial
- Model UN
- National Honor Society
- Poetry
- Red Cross
- Skiing
- Marching band
- Chorus
- Student council
- Surfrider
Shore 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 | $45,450 | no. 51 of 59 | 24% above the median ($36,550) |
| Semester 2027-2028 | $27,050 | no. 40 of 47 | 19% above the median ($22,750) |
- Within the same state (New Jersey): ranked 2 of 2 districts for the school year.
- Within the same state (New Jersey): ranked 2 of 2 districts for the semester.
- Compared with Central Regional: $4,300 more per year.
- The cheapest district on the list is Newcomb ($23,900): this high school costs $21,550 more (90%).
- Within the same state (New Jersey), the cheapest is Central Regional ($41,150): this high school costs $4,300 more (10%).
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 Shore Regional
How much does the school year cost in Shore Regional?
$45,450 for the 2027-2028 year. This price includes tuition, the host family and local supervision.
How much does a semester cost in Shore Regional?
$27,050 for one semester in 2027-2028, with the same services.
Is Shore Regional expensive compared with other districts?
Yes, among the most expensive: ranked 51 from cheapest of our 59 districts, 24% above the median price ($36,550). Within the same state (New Jersey), it ranks 2 of 2.
Can I go to Shore Regional for just one semester?
Yes, Shore Regional also accepts pupils for a single semester.
Can I earn the American diploma in Shore Regional?
Yes, the American diploma is possible in Shore Regional.
How old do I need to be to go to Shore Regional?
Between 14 and 18 years old.
Which airport do I fly into for Shore Regional?
Via Newark Liberty International airport (EWR).
Sophie knows West Long Branch 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.
Plenty of sports fields and a large theatre, plus several professional workshops for crafts (pottery, woodwork). The technology laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.
Daily life there
On the New Jersey coast (the Jersey Shore), West Long Branch is in a very beautiful part of the state, less than an hour and a half from New York! The town has good restaurants and is close to the Atlantic beaches. Philadelphia, a historic city, is also an hour and a half away.
More districts to explore
- Central Regional High SchoolBayville, New Jersey
- Chaffey Joint Union School DistrictOntario, California
- Chicago Public SchoolsChicago, Illinois
Shore Regional, West Long Branch: does it appeal to you?
Ask for a quote, or put your questions to Sophie: she knows the 59 districts and their conditions.