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Lakeland Regional High School

High School · Lakeland Regional High School District · Wanaque, NJ

A high school in Wanaque, NJ where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

205 CONKLINTOWN ROAD, Wanaque, NJ 07465

  • Math 40% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation17%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$31,799
Chronic Absenteeism33.2%

Students at Lakeland Regional High School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
68%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

8.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lakeland Regional High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wanaque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$113,673

Median home value

$381,900

Median rent

$2,008/mo

College educated

45.9%

Homeownership

84.4%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Pompton Lakes High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–123.8 mi640Compare →
Barnstable AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1private5–124.1 mi124Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lakeland Regional High School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$31,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lakeland Regional High School is listed in Lakeland Regional High School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lakeland Regional High School

Lakeland Regional High School is a public high school in Wanaque, NJ, part of Lakeland Regional High School District, serving approximately 847 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,374 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakeland Regional High School

What grades does Lakeland Regional High School serve?

Lakeland Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lakeland Regional High School?

Lakeland Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 847 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Regional High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Regional High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakeland Regional High School rank in NJ?

Lakeland Regional High School ranks #1,374 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Lakeland Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakeland Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lakeland Regional High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeland Regional High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lakeland Regional High School a charter school?

No, Lakeland Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lakeland Regional High School a Title I school?

No, Lakeland Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeland Regional High School?

8.9% of students at Lakeland Regional High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
847
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Passaic County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.2%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 07465)
5,969
Area average commute
36 min
Area median age
50.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07465; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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