POMPTON LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
POMPTON LAKES HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Pompton Lakes School District school district, located in POMPTON LAKES, NJ with about 626 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, POMPTON LAKES 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.
POMPTON LAKES HIGH SCHOOL, located at 44 Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, serves as a central pillar of the local community, educating students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Pompton Lakes School District, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, all designed to promote well-rounded personal and intellectual growth.
The school prides itself on its strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as "Cardinal Pride." With a focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation, the faculty emphasizes critical thinking, civic responsibility, and individual achievement. By maintaining a balance between high academic standards and student engagement, POMPTON LAKES HIGH SCHOOL remains committed to helping its students succeed in post-secondary education and their future professional careers.
For more information, contact POMPTON LAKES HIGH SCHOOL at (973) 835-7100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POMPTON LAKES, NJ 07442-1793
(973) 835-7100
POMPTON LAKES HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in POMPTON LAKES, NJ with about 626 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pompton Lakes School District
- Total Students:
- 626
- Teachers:
- 53
- 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 626 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POMPTON LAKES HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.4%
- Asian
- 5.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.