Serving 1,170 students in grades 9-12, Fort Lee High School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Lee High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Fort Lee, NJ, encompassing approximately 2.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 2.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Lee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Lee High School's student population of 1,170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,170 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Lee High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Lee High School is 0.70, 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
#864 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
41%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Lee High School's ranking?
Fort Lee High School is ranked #864 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Fort Lee High School often compared to?
Fort Lee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonia High School, Cliffside Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Lee High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Lee High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Fort Lee High School?
1,170 students attend Fort Lee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Fort Lee High School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Lee High School?
Fort Lee High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Lee High School offer ?
Fort Lee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Lee High School part of?
Fort Lee High School is part of Fort Lee School District.
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