Lakeland Regional High School is a comprehensive regional four-year public high school and school district serving students from the Boroughs of Ringwood and Wanaque, communities in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, which have a combined population of about 25,000.
Serving 823 students in grades 9-12, Lakeland Regional High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakeland Regional High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Wanaque, NJ, encompassing approximately 37.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeland Regional High School's student population of 823 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
823 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakeland Regional 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 Lakeland Regional High School is 0.48, 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
#765 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
69%
37%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeland Regional High School's ranking?
Lakeland Regional High School is ranked #765 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lakeland Regional High School often compared to?
Lakeland Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Passaic County Technical Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeland Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeland Regional High School is 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Lakeland Regional High School?
823 students attend Lakeland Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lakeland Regional High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeland Regional High School?
Lakeland Regional High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lakeland Regional High School offer ?
Lakeland Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeland Regional High School part of?
Lakeland Regional High School is part of Lakeland Regional High School District.
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