School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,295
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 465 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
554
Lakewood High School: 1,295 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Lakewood High School
Lakewood High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in LAKEWOOD. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Lakewood Township School District. NCES reports 1,295 students for 2024–25.
Among 465 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 781 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.9:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (89.1%) and Black (5.9%). English learners represent 18.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. 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. The school reported 7 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 Lakewood High School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 95 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 8.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic89.1%
- Black5.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.6%
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
7 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Lakewood Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lakewood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
574 reported students
Spruce Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
554 reported students
Oak Street Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
513 reported students
Clifton Ave Grade School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
331 reported students