Serving 1,912 students in grades 9-12, Lenape 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 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,912 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lenape High School serves the northwest part of Medford, NJ, covering an area of approximately 22.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lenape High School's student population of 1,912 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 148 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,912 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Lenape High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lenape High School is 0.68, 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
#1299 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)13%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lenape High School's ranking?
Lenape High School is ranked #1299 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lenape High School often compared to?
Lenape High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee High School, Shawnee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lenape High School?
The graduation rate of Lenape High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Lenape High School?
1,912 students attend Lenape High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lenape High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lenape High School?
Lenape High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lenape High School offer ?
Lenape High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lenape High School part of?
Lenape High School is part of Lenape Regional High School District.
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