Serving 681 students in grades 9-12, Pompton Lakes 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 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pompton Lakes High School's student population of 681 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pompton Lakes High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pompton Lakes High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
26%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
64%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pompton Lakes High School's ranking?
Pompton Lakes High School is ranked #924 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pompton Lakes High School often compared to?
Pompton Lakes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pompton Lakes High School?
The graduation rate of Pompton Lakes High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pompton Lakes High School?
681 students attend Pompton Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pompton Lakes High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pompton Lakes High School?
Pompton Lakes High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pompton Lakes High School offer ?
Pompton Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pompton Lakes High School part of?
Pompton Lakes High School is part of Pompton Lakes School District.
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