Shawnee High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Lenape Regional High School District.
Serving 1,387 students in grades 9-12, Shawnee 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 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Shawnee High School serves the west part of Medford, NJ, covering an area of approximately 41.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shawnee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Shawnee High School's student population of 1,387 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,387 students
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Rankings
Shawnee 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 Shawnee High School is 0.34, 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
#1207 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
81%
37%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawnee High School's ranking?
Shawnee High School is ranked #1207 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Shawnee High School often compared to?
Shawnee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee High School, Lenape High School, Seneca High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shawnee High School?
The graduation rate of Shawnee High School is 98%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Shawnee High School?
1,387 students attend Shawnee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Shawnee High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shawnee High School?
Shawnee High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shawnee High School offer ?
Shawnee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shawnee High School part of?
Shawnee High School is part of Lenape Regional High School District.
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