- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pompton Lakes, NJ
Pompton Lakes High School
Federal NCES profile for Pompton Lakes High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341335004930
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pompton Lakes High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Pompton Lakes · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pompton Lakes High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pompton Lakes High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pompton Lakes, NJ.
School address
District: Pompton Lakes School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341335004930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Pompton Lakes High School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 341335004930 · Pompton Lakes, NJ High · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 12:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside School (370 students)
Pompton Lakes High School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pompton Lakes High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pompton Lakes High School
610 students
- Lakeside Schoo
Lakeside School
370 students
- Lenox School
Lenox School
355 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
344 students
What this shows Pompton Lakes High School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pompton Lakes High School compares
Pompton Lakes High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 59% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Asian 4.3%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Pompton Lakes High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pompton Lakes School District reports $24,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pompton Lakes High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lenox School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pompton Lakes High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pompton Lakes High School
How many students attend Pompton Lakes High School?
Pompton Lakes High School has 610 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pompton Lakes, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pompton Lakes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pompton Lakes High School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pompton Lakes High School?
12.0% of students at Pompton Lakes High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pompton Lakes High School?
The largest demographic group at Pompton Lakes High School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Pompton Lakes, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pompton Lakes High School?
Pompton Lakes High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pompton Lakes High School rank among public schools in Pompton Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Pompton Lakes High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pompton Lakes, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pompton Lakes School District?
Besides Pompton Lakes High School, Pompton Lakes School District also operates Lakeside School (370 students), Lenox School (355 students), and Lincoln School (344 students). See the Pompton Lakes School District district page for the complete list.