School overview
At a glance
Reported students
951
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
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
41th 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.
Profile interpretation
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 than the reported median of 1,027 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41th 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 two 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 access to Advanced Placement, 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.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Lake Forest High School
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 4 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
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 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
8 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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