SHAWNEE HIGH SCHOOL
Shawnee High School is a public high school that is part of the Lenape Regional High School District school district, located in MEDFORD, NJ with about 1,567 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 124 teachers, Shawnee High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Shawnee High School, located in Medford, New Jersey, is a prominent secondary institution within the Lenape Regional High School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for maintaining a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level tracks, and elective programs designed to cater to diverse student interests in the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Beyond its academic offerings, Shawnee is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture, boasting a strong tradition of excellence in both athletics and performing arts. The school community is highly active, featuring numerous student-led clubs, competitive varsity sports teams, and prestigious music and theater programs. By fostering a supportive environment that balances high academic standards with meaningful student engagement, Shawnee High School plays a central role in the Medford community, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students prepared for life after graduation.
For more information, contact Shawnee High School at (609) 654-7544 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MEDFORD, NJ 08055-9701
(609) 654-7544
SHAWNEE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in MEDFORD, NJ with about 1,567 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lenape Regional High School District
- Total Students:
- 1,567
- Teachers:
- 124.6
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 1,567 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHAWNEE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.