Lakewood High School vs. Southern Regional High School
Should I attend Lakewood High School or Southern Regional High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lakewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Southern Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,458 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,947 students in grades 9-12, Southern 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 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,458 students
1,947 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
150 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1552 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1007 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
382
514
Grade 10 Students
357
428
Grade 11 Students
333
467
Grade 12 Students
272
488
Ungraded Students
114
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
91%
9%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
3%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.17
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%