Lakewood High School

855 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,458 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lakewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Lakewood High School's student population of 1,458 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,458 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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School Rankings

Lakewood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1552 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lakewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
91%
32%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
3%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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83%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Lakewood High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lakewood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakewood High School's ranking?
Lakewood High School is ranked #1552 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lakewood High School often compared to?
Lakewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakewood High School?
The graduation rate of Lakewood High School is 83%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
1,458 students attend Lakewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lakewood High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lakewood High School offer ?
Lakewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakewood High School part of?
Lakewood High School is part of Lakewood Township School District.

School Reviews

5   5/13/2017
If the elementary schools have a dress code why don't the high school have the same, and they should have after school program so the students won't get into problems with drugs, let lakewood police check the students of what they have in their back packs and purses, better be safe than sorry
- Posted by Parent - Robert
5   12/14/2009
Lakewood High School is a school of unity. The teachers and students are all working together to make the school a better place. This school is unlike any other : there are problems here just like any other school, but there is also a lot of greatness that happens in that school. Over the past few years it seems that Lakewood has gone down a little, but we all know that its on its way back up. This school is somethimg really special.
- Posted by Parent - LYNDA
2   4/25/2009
Lakewood High School is a very unsafe school. Students join gangs and do drugs.The teachers do not care about their students nor about their safety. Lakewood is a school that I will never send my child to.
- Posted by Parent - joefo

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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