Community High School Admissions

We welcome families seeking a private special education high school in New Jersey where understanding, encouragement, and individualized support help every student grow with confidence. For additional information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Community High School has a rolling admissions policy, and applications are accepted throughout the school year. Enrollment is open to both private and public school students in New York and New Jersey. Students are selected on the basis of their ability to benefit from the Community High School program. It is advisable to apply early, since space is limited.

Admissions Step-by-Step:

Documentation

  • Inquire and Connect

    Interested parents should contact the school admissions department at 201-862-1796, extension 112, or [email protected].

  • Apply

    Fill out the application form on our Application Form. You will be asked to submit the following documents:

    • Psychological Report
    • Educational Evaluation
    • IEP (Individualized Education Program)
    • Any additional diagnostic testing
    • Transcript Release forms (only if transferring from another HS)

  • Tour Our Campus

    Before applying, we recommend scheduling an interview and a private tour of our school, where you can observe our students and teachers in the classroom and learn more about our exceptional program.

  • Student Visit

    After your initial tour and intake forms have been submitted, students have the opportunity to visit, where prospective High School students are paired one-on-one with a Student Host to experience life at CHS firsthand.

  • Enrollment Decision

    Community High School has a rolling admissions policy, and applications are accepted throughout the school year. Enrollment is open to students from both private and public schools in New York and New Jersey. Students are selected based on their ability to benefit from the Community High School special education program.

    • Review by the Admissions Committee

    The Community High School Admissions office

    The completed Application Packet is reviewed by members of the Admissions Committee to determine how each child learns and where they fit into the continuum of learning. The Admissions Committee will determine the following: Will the student benefit from the Community High School program? Is there space in the appropriate grade for the student?

Welcome To Community High School

Parent / Student Interview and School Visit

high school student smiling

If a possible placement is indicated, the parent and prospective student will meet the Admissions Team for an interview. At a later date, the student will be asked to spend the day visiting classes and meeting teachers.

Notification

The Admissions Committee will send a letter to notify the parent/guardian of the decision.