Fair Lawn High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades, located in Fair Lawn, Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Fair Lawn Public Schools.
Serving 1,644 students in grades 9-12, Fair Lawn High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fair Lawn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fair Lawn High School's student population of 1,644 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Year Founded
1943
Colors
Grey, Crimson
School Rankings
Fair Lawn High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair Lawn High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#456 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
22%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
57%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Captain Cutter
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Lawn High School's ranking?
Fair Lawn High School is ranked #456 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fair Lawn High School?
The graduation rate of Fair Lawn High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Fair Lawn High School?
1,644 students attend Fair Lawn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fair Lawn High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair Lawn High School?
Fair Lawn High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fair Lawn High School offer ?
Fair Lawn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fair Lawn High School part of?
Fair Lawn High School is part of Fair Lawn Public School District.
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