Lenape High School vs. Shawnee High School
Should I attend Lenape High School or Shawnee 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
Lenape High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Shawnee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,924 students in grades 9-12, Lenape 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 29% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,500 students in grades 9-12, Shawnee High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
1,924 students
1,500 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
163 teachers
122 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#289 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
67%
Graduation Rate
95%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
483
340
Grade 10 Students
486
373
Grade 11 Students
463
356
Grade 12 Students
456
406
Ungraded Students
36
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
6%
% Black
14%
2%
% White
57%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%