Serving 606 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Lakes High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Math Proficiency: 54%
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Lakes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mountain Lakes High School's student population of 606 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mountain Lakes High School is 0.40, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
9%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
76%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Lakes High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Lakes High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mountain Lakes High School?
606 students attend Mountain Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mountain Lakes High School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Lakes High School?
Mountain Lakes High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mountain Lakes High School offer ?
Mountain Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mountain Lakes High School part of?
Mountain Lakes High School is part of Mountain Lakes Public School District.
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