FORT LEE HIGH SCHOOL

Fort Lee High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Fort Lee School District school district, located in FORT LEE, NJ with about 918 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 77 teachers, Fort Lee High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Fort Lee High School, located at 3000 Lemoine Avenue in Fort Lee, New Jersey, serves as the primary public secondary school for the Fort Lee School District, catering to students in grades 9 through 12. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering academic growth through a comprehensive curriculum. The school provides a wide array of educational opportunities, ranging from core academic subjects and Advanced Placement (AP) courses to various vocational and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Fort Lee High School maintains a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes well-rounded development. Students are encouraged to participate in a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive varsity sports, performing arts programs, student government, and numerous academic clubs. With a focus on preparing students for global citizenship, the school aims to instill values of leadership, integrity, and community service, reflecting the diverse and evolving character of the Fort Lee area.

For more information, contact Fort Lee High School at (201) 585-4675 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3000 LEMOINE AVE
FORT LEE, NJ 07024
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FORT LEE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT LEE, NJ with about 918 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
918
Teachers:
77.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 918 students

Asian
40.5%
White
29.0%
Hispanic/Latino
24.5%
Black or African American
4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.