LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL

Lake Forest High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lake Forest School District school district, located in Felton, DE with about 928 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 63 teachers, Lake Forest High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lake Forest High School, located in Felton, Delaware, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Lake Forest School District. Situated on Killens Pond Road, the school functions as a central hub for the surrounding rural and suburban community, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and vocational preparation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and civic responsibility, often emphasizing the importance of community pride and school spirit.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lake Forest High School offers a variety of programs designed to cater to diverse student interests, including athletics, arts, and career and technical education (CTE) pathways. By maintaining an active presence in the local community and utilizing modern educational resources, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate both collegiate and professional landscapes. For families and community members, the school serves as a cornerstone of the district, consistently working to align its educational strategies with state standards while maintaining the unique identity of the Lake Forest Spartan community.

For more information, contact Lake Forest High School at (302) 284-9291 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5407 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943-9259
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LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Felton, DE with about 928 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Delaware

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
928
Teachers:
63
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 928 students

White
62.5%
Black or African American
22.6%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
Two or more races
6.0%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.