[3][4] The student body has grown in recent years in line with population growth in the area.
From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.
At the time of its founding in 1957, the district had a roughly equal number of students from Long Beach Island and Stafford Township.
In December 1991, maintenance crews installing a heating system sparked a fire that damaged the guidance area and several science labs, which were later remodeled.
Some residents of Long Beach Island communities are seeking to amend the formula to take advantage of a 1993 law that allows districts to use both property value and enrollment to allocate property taxes, that that would require passage of referendums in each municipality.
Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses are offered in English, history, mathematics, science, art, music, and world languages.
The health and physical education program are electives, based with a strong emphasis on lifelong wellness and making intelligent lifestyle choices.
Additionally, Southern Regional has an "Honor Unit" Air Force Junior ROTC program, which concentrates on aerospace science, leadership training, and community service.
The special needs of students are addressed as well, through self-contained, resource, adaptive success, and in-class support programs.
Mainsail (alternative) and ESL (English as a Second Language) programs are offered for eligible students.