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Lake Forest High School

Grades 09–12 · Felton, DE · NCES 100079000095

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5407 Killens Pond Road · Felton, DE 19943

At a glance

Reported students

951

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

51

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Delaware high enrollment

41st percentile

Compared with 39 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

424

Lake Forest High School: 951 reported students.

State peer staffing position

79th percentile

18.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
847
Teachers (FTE)
56
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1

What the reported data says about Lake Forest High School

Lake Forest High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Felton. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Lake Forest School District. NCES reports 951 students for 2024–25.

Among 39 high schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 1,027 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above the Delaware median of 15.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.5%) and Black (25.3%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Lake Forest High School

  1. 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.8%
Students with disabilities
17%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
4
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White56.5%
  • Hispanic8.7%
  • Black25.3%
  • Asian1.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial6.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

8 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Lake Forest School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

905 reported students

Lake Forest Central Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 04–05

604 reported students

Lake Forest North Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

424 reported students

Lake Forest South Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

407 reported students

Lake Forest East Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

353 reported students

Delaware Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

83 reported students

View all 7 district schools →