Central High School

Even though I went here for only my freshman year, I cannot express how much I miss this school!!! I moved to Florida after my freshman year and the level of education in NJ versus FL is mind-blowing! Hoval is an AMAZING school, the sports are great (in gym we had archery and golf!), they even have culinary, autoshop, woodshop, and more! (all the things they don't have in FL schools) If I could go back in time and graduate from Hoval, I would! Such an amazing school with amazing teachers! You don't really know what you have 'till it's gone!!
—Submitted by a student

Currently have a ninth grader and also one that graduated. Excellent prep for college bound students. Music program is stellar. Neighborhood is safe and nuturing. Small town feel but near enough to activity centers.
—Submitted by a parent

Having three children graduate from this school, I can attest they received an excellent education. The teachers at this school have prepared them well for college and the transition was easy for them. In addition, the teachers are well-attuned to each students' needs. The student body, I have to say, is a great addition to the community. In the nine years I have had a child at the school, there was never any incident of bullying or trouble. The kids are all just great. One reviewer mentioned "boring' to describe the student body. Hey--I don't care about that--what I care about as a parent is the education they receive.
—Submitted by a parent

This is a great High School. The music, arts and athletic departments are superior at Hopewell. This school has many great teachers and committed administration. A very good school.
—Submitted by a parent

Excellent school with great teachers and fine athletics, music, and visual and performing arts departments. Go bulldogs!
—Submitted by a student

The school is quickly being overtaken by 'special needs' children / parents....which leaves the kids with talent and ability waiting on the sidelines to get funding for the accelerated programs. Athletics program could be better. I agree with the student review from September 2008...people are nice, but boring. All that being said...we moved here for the school's reputation, and have only run into a few snags.
—Submitted by a parent

This school has an excellent educational, extracurricular and arts programs. As schools go, its a good one. But socially, its suffocating. the people are nice but boring. flat. one toned.
—Submitted by a student

My child is an rising Senior. The music, theater and sports deparments are great. The AP and honors offerings and well taught. Children seem to be managable and teachers caring. New principal 2nd year, but doing a good job. The School District is always in fluctuation, with new administrators. The schools seem to function fine without disruption.
—Submitted by DLH, a parent