Pompton Lakes High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in the borough of Pompton Lakes in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Pompton Lakes School District.
Serving 610 students in grades 9-12, Pompton Lakes High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pompton Lakes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pompton Lakes High School's student population of 610 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1933
Colors
White, Red
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Pompton Lakes High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pompton Lakes High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1221 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
31%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
60%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pompton Lakes High School's ranking?
Pompton Lakes High School is ranked #1221 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pompton Lakes High School often compared to?
Pompton Lakes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pompton Lakes High School?
The graduation rate of Pompton Lakes High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pompton Lakes High School?
610 students attend Pompton Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pompton Lakes High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pompton Lakes High School?
Pompton Lakes High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pompton Lakes High School offer ?
Pompton Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pompton Lakes High School part of?
Pompton Lakes High School is part of Pompton Lakes School District.
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