LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Lakewood High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lakewood Township School District school district, located in LAKEWOOD, NJ with about 1,202 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 135 teachers, Lakewood High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.
Lakewood High School, located on Somerset Avenue in Lakewood, New Jersey, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Lakewood School District, the school is responsible for educating a diverse student population, reflecting the unique demographic and cultural landscape of the Lakewood area. The school offers a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce, while operating within the specific administrative and financial challenges often associated with the district.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Lakewood High School serves as a hub for extracurricular activity and community engagement. The school features various athletic programs, student organizations, and clubs that aim to foster school spirit and personal development among its students. As the district continues to navigate the complexities of a rapidly growing and evolving community, the high school remains a central focal point for public education efforts, striving to support student achievement and address the diverse needs of its student body through various academic and support services.
For more information, contact Lakewood High School at (732) 905-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3500
LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKEWOOD, NJ with about 1,202 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lakewood Township School District
- Total Students:
- 1,202
- Teachers:
- 135.5
- 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 school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,202 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 82.4%
- Black or African American
- 12.1%
- White
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.