Leonia High School

100 Christie Heights Street
Leonia, NJ 07605

www.lhs.leoniaschools.org

847 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Leonia High School, located in the small, culturally diverse borough of Leonia, New Jersey, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a variety of elective opportunities. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, leveraging its proximity to New York City to attract a diverse student body and faculty that enrich the educational experience.

Beyond the classroom, Leonia High School maintains a robust extracurricular program, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school culture encourages civic engagement and global awareness, aiming to prepare students not only for higher education but also for responsible citizenship. With a focus on individualized student growth and academic excellence, Leonia High School remains a focal point of the local community, dedicated to helping its students succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.

847

Total Students

60.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leonia High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	220
Black	46
Asian	303
Two or More	53
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
303 (35.8 %)
White
221 (26.1 %)
Hispanic
220 (26.0 %)
Two or More
53 (6.3 %)
Black
46 (5.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Leonia Public School District
Phone:	(201)302-5200
Website:	http://www.lhs.leoniaschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	847
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 196

Grade 10 217

Grade 11 204

Grade 12 204

Ungraded 26