At a glance
Reported students
546
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
343
Mountain Lakes High School: 546 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. 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
- 650
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.6:1
What the reported data says about Mountain Lakes High School
Mountain Lakes High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Mountain Lakes. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Mountain Lakes Public School District. NCES reports 546 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 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 (71.1%) and Asian (13.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 27 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mountain Lakes High School
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 56 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.1%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black2%
- Asian13.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
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
27 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Mountain Lakes Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wildwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
423 reported students
Briarcliff Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
263 reported students
Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impaired
Elementary · Grades PK–08
64 reported students
Public schools near Mountain Lakes High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boonton High School High · Boonton Town Public School District | 09–12 | 646 | 1.3 mi |
| Parsippany High School High · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District | 09–12 | 900 | 2.6 mi |
| Parsippany Hills High School High · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District | 09–12 | 1,035 | 2.8 mi |
| Morris County School of Technology High · Morris County Vocational School District | 09–12 | 885 | 3 mi |
| Montville Township High School High · Montville Township School District | 09–12 | 1,035 | 3.5 mi |
| Academy for Performing Arts High · Morris County Vocational School District | 09–12 | 144 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Lakes High School
What grades does Mountain Lakes High School serve?
Mountain Lakes High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mountain Lakes Public School District.
How many students attend Mountain Lakes High School?
Mountain Lakes High School reported 546 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 650 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mountain Lakes High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 546 students and 56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mountain Lakes High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mountain Lakes High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mountain Lakes Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mountain Lakes High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mountain Lakes High School in?
Mountain Lakes High School is part of Mountain Lakes Public School District, based in Mt Lakes, NJ, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mountain Lakes High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Boonton High School (1.3 mi), Parsippany High School (2.6 mi), Parsippany Hills High School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.