Lakewood High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades in Lakewood, Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Lakewood School District.
Serving 1,330 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 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lakewood High School's student population of 1,330 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Lakewood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1712 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
91%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
3%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood High School's ranking?
Lakewood High School is ranked #1712 out of 2,201 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakewood High School?
The graduation rate of Lakewood High School is 81%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
1,330 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 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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
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.
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.
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