Serving 550 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Lakes High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 550 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Mountain Lakes High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Lakes High School is 0.44, 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.
Mountain Lakes High School is ranked #744 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Lakes High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Lakes High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mountain Lakes High School?
550 students attend Mountain Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mountain Lakes High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Lakes High School?
Mountain Lakes High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mountain Lakes High School offer ?
Mountain Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mountain Lakes High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 550 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
