[7] The Freehold Regional High School District is home to specialized Magnet Programs.
The Magnet Programs provide opportunities for students to engage in academic study related to their individual interests.
The 12 Magnet Programs focus on particular topics, ranging from humanities and law to medical sciences and engineering.
They earn millions of dollars in scholarships, place at the highest levels in competitions, and attend the nation’s best colleges, universities, and trade schools.
Ground was broken in March 1963, with construction set to start a month later and a target completion date of May 1964.
[13] With the original high school holding double sessions and rapid growth projected in the district, voters approved a referendum in December 1963 by a nearly 3-2 margin under which the district would spend $161,000 (equivalent to $1,602,000 in 2023) to acquire sites covering 43 acres (17 ha) in Marlboro and 65 acres (26 ha) in Manalapan that would be used for future high schools.
[20] In February 1993, a judge ruled that the district had to move forward with construction of the new high school and could not put forth a referendum to undo the 1986 vote[21] and the New Jersey Supreme Court refused to hear the case.
[22] Construction began in August 1996, with expectations to have the building open in September 1998 to handle 750 incoming students, with an eventual capacity for 1,300.
[26] In order to balance enrollment, district lines are redrawn for the six schools to address issues with overcrowding and spending in regards to transportation.