Pompton Lakes High School

44 LAKESIDE AVENUE
POMPTON LAKES, NJ 07442

641 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

641

Total Students

51.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pompton Lakes High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	191
Black	24
Asian	42
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
378 (59.0 %)
Hispanic
191 (29.8 %)
Asian
42 (6.6 %)
Black
24 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Pompton Lakes School District
Phone:	(973)835-7100
Website:	http://www.plps-k12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
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 9 142

Grade 10 158

Grade 11 184

Grade 12 140

Ungraded 17